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− | + | Contains up to 60% 1,8-cineole, the main antimicrobial component of the oil . | |
+ | * Indigenous Australian people used the leaves of this species to treat aches and pains and inhaled vapours from the crushed leaves to treat respiratory infections. | ||
+ | * In Thailand the leaves are used to make a herbal tea as a treatment for a range of medical problems. In many parts of Asia, the oil which gives the tree its name - cajuput oil is used as a liniment and inhalant. | ||
+ | * It has been reported to be useful as an insect repellant, as a sedative and relaxant and is useful in treating roundworms and urino-genital infections. | ||
+ | * Treat asthma, bronchitis, coughs, muscle aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, spots. | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:Aromatherapy]] | [[Category:Aromatherapy]] | ||
[[Category:Essential oil]] | [[Category:Essential oil]] |
Revision as of 12:22, 16 May 2016
Other Names : Melaleuca leucadendron, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melaleuca cajuputi
Cajeput (Melaleuca leucadendron) is a relative to Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia).
Special Precautions of Cajeput
- Tisserand and Young indicate that due to the 1,8 cineole content, Cajeput Oil may cause CNS and breathing problems in young children.
- Avoid while pregnant.
- May cause skin irritation.
Health Benefits and uses of Cajeput are
Contains up to 60% 1,8-cineole, the main antimicrobial component of the oil .
- Indigenous Australian people used the leaves of this species to treat aches and pains and inhaled vapours from the crushed leaves to treat respiratory infections.
- In Thailand the leaves are used to make a herbal tea as a treatment for a range of medical problems. In many parts of Asia, the oil which gives the tree its name - cajuput oil is used as a liniment and inhalant.
- It has been reported to be useful as an insect repellant, as a sedative and relaxant and is useful in treating roundworms and urino-genital infections.
- Treat asthma, bronchitis, coughs, muscle aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, spots.