Kunzea ericoides

Returning to the terpenes for a moment, it is interesting to note that Perry et al. (1997b) also examined the essential oils of Kunzea ericoides (A. Rich.) J. Thompson... 

There is scant evidence that Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) and Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) have such potential, but as the essential oils are said to have remarkable powers of healing, based on folk medicinal usage. These oils are being used by some aromatherapists, although there have been no safety or toxicological evaluations performed on them. 

Lis-Balchin, M., Hart, S.L., and Deans, S.G., Pharmacological and antimicrobial studies on different tea-tree oils (Melaleuca alternifolia, Leptospermum scoparium or Manuka and Kunzea ericoides or Kanuka), originating in Australia and New Zealand, Phytother. Res., 14, 623-629, 2000. 

Maddocks-Jennings, W., Wilkinson, J, M, Cavanagh, H, M, Shillington, D, 2009. Evaluating the effects of the essential oils Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) and Kunzea ericoides (kanuka) on radiotherapy induced mucositis A randomized, placebo controlled feasibility study. 

From Kunzea sinclairii and Kunzea ericoides (Myrtaceae) [8135]. 

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