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Elsinoë scab (Elsinoë eelemani) of Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Elsinoë eelemani is a fungus that causes scabby lesions to develop on infected Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) leaves and stems (Figure 1). The disease, Elsinoë scab, has been reported to occur in Tea Tree for more than 20 years. Disease incidence and severity vary between plantations but typically develop following periods of persistent or frequent moisture.

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Epidemiological Research Debunks the Long-Held Myth That Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Cause Endocrine Disruption in Children

Results of a study by Franklin Health Research Centre (USA) conclusively rule out Tea Tree Oil as an endocrine disrupter.

The results of this large prospective epidemiological study conducted in the USA conclusively rules out any purported links between Tea Tree Oil and breast development in young boys, a medical condition called gynecomastia, also known as premature thelarche in young girls.

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Essential Oils of the Pacific: Australian Tea Tree

CNN have recently released a video titled 'Essential Oils of the Pacific: Australian Tea Tree' available from this link: https://youtu.be/vj8tyzRG0JY

The team at CNN have done a brilliant job of pulling the story together about Australia’s efforts to demonstrate TTO safety and efficacy, the risks of adulteration, and the Australian industry's efforts to combat this.

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