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tea tree oil

Adverse effects: - hormone disruption - estrogen receptor agonist - androgen receptor antagonist - regular exposure to lavender or tea tree oil linked to prepubertal gynecomastia in boys

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pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

References

  1. The Endocrine Society. Chemicals in lavender and tea tree oil appear to be hormone disruptors. ScienceDaily, 18 March 2018. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180318144856.htm