Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Melaleuca oil poisoning

M R Jacobs1, C S Hornfeldt

  • 1Hennepin Regional Poison Center, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Enlargement of the WHO international repository for platelet transfusion-relevant bacteria reference strains.

Vox sanguinis·2017
Same author

Fulminant endocarditis and disseminated infection caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a renal-pancreas transplant recipient.

Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society·2015
Same author

An international, prospective, multicenter evaluation of the combination of AdvanDx Staphylococcus QuickFISH BC with mecA XpressFISH for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from positive blood cultures.

Journal of clinical microbiology·2014
Same author

Disseminated Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) infection following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant in a patient with Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome type II.

Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society·2014
Same author

Bacterial contamination in platelet concentrates.

Vox sanguinis·2014
Same author

Serratia marcescens strains implicated in adverse transfusion reactions form biofilms in platelet concentrates and demonstrate reduced detection by automated culture.

Vox sanguinis·2011
Same journal

Ingestion of high-dose buprenorphine by a 4 year-old child.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
Same journal

A reassessment of topical organic phosphorus insecticide exposures and permanent paralysis.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
Same journal

Methamphetamine toxicity secondary to intravaginal body stuffing.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
Same journal

Duodenal perforation after ibuprofen overdose.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
Same journal

Delayed dystonia following pimozide overdose in a child.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
Same journal

Pattern of acute poisonings in Mashhad, Iran 1993-2000.

Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology·2005
See all related articles

Ingesting a small amount of concentrated melaleuca oil can cause toxicity in children, leading to confusion and inability to walk. Symptoms resolved within hours, highlighting the need for caution with this essential oil.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology
  • Phytochemistry

Background:

  • Melaleuca oil, derived from Melaleuca alternifolia, is recognized for its terpene and alcohol content.
  • Limited clinical data exists regarding the effects of ingesting concentrated melaleuca oil products.
  • Essential oils are increasingly used in consumer products, necessitating an understanding of their potential toxicity.

Observation:

  • A 23-month-old boy experienced acute neurological symptoms, including confusion and ataxia, 30 minutes after ingesting less than 10 mL of a 100% melaleuca oil product.
  • The child's condition rapidly improved, with complete symptom resolution within 5 hours of ingestion.
  • Hospitalization was brief, and the patient was discharged the following day without lasting effects.

Findings:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Ingestion of a modest quantity of concentrated melaleuca oil can induce transient but significant toxicity in young children.
  • The primary symptoms observed were neurological, suggesting a potential neurotoxic effect of melaleuca oil components.
  • The rapid recovery indicates the body's ability to metabolize and clear the ingested substance effectively.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential risks associated with accidental ingestion of concentrated melaleuca oil, particularly in pediatric populations.
    • Healthcare providers should be aware of the potential for melaleuca oil toxicity when evaluating patients with unexplained neurological symptoms.
    • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the toxicological profile and safe usage guidelines for melaleuca oil products.