Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial
Application
essential oil
Cajeput
(Melaleuca leucadendron)
Also know as Punk tree
Botanical Information
A small to medium-sized tree of the eucaplyptus family. Native to New Zealand and Australia.
Working with Cajeput
Part(s) Used
Plant Oil
Herb Forms
Essential oil
The oil of cajeput is used externally for infections, rheumatism, toothache, fleas, and scabies. It has an antispasmodic effect and is often mixed with other herbs in cold and headache remedies.
Cajeput has a taste of AROMATIC, SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Not for internal use.
Conditions treated with Cajeput
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
antimicrobial
Application
oil externally
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