Sadia Rana
Tea tree oil (TTO) from Melaleuca alternifolia is renowned for its therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial effects. Standardized by ISO 4730:2017, TTO's major component, terpinen-4-ol, contributes to its broad spectrum of activity. Notably, TTO demonstrates efficacy against Cutibacterium acnes, suggesting a potential role in acne treatment. In the context of Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp), a carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacillus associated with pneumoniae, this study explores TTO's antibacterial and anti-adherent activities.