<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">tea tree oil</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>essential oil</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>Melaleuca alternifolia oil</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>melaleuca oil</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ An essential oil derived from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea tree. Tea tree oil is believed to have antibacterial properties and is used as a topical treatment for a variety of skin conditions. It is commonly found in skin products including soaps and lotions. In a conservation context it has been used to control fungi, bacteria, and other biodeteriogens on paper objects and in collection care. ]]></note></mads>