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Cajeput oil

Essential oils / General essential oils

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Melaleuca leucodendra
Related Remedies: Tea tree oil

Description: Cajeput is a tree native to south Asia. It is from myrtaceae family. It is the essential oil extracted from leaves and twigs.

Oral Uses

  • Cystitis Rating

    Cajeput oil is an antiseptic; relieves cystitis. Take 3-9 drops of cajeput oil daily, diluted in a juice, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-9 drops of cajeput oil daily, diluted in a juice, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent Rating

    Cajeput oil is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3-9 drops of cajeput oil daily, diluted in a juice, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Carminative Rating

    Cajeput oil is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3-9 drops of cajeput oil daily, diluted in a juice, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • General lung conditions RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs; soothes lungs. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is a rubefacient and anodyne; improves blood circulation locally; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply a few drops diluted cajeput oil topically, many times daily, for many months.

  • Sinus congestion RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus; reduces sinus congestion. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRating

    Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs; soothes and relieves sore throat. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anodyne Rating

    Cajeput oil is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial Rating

    Cajeput oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label or use it by inhalation.

  • Action - Antiseptic Rating

    Cajeput oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emollient Rating

    Cajeput oil is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Expectorant Rating

    Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Rubefacient Rating

    Cajeput oil is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Oral: Take 3-9 drops of cajeput oil daily, diluted in a juice, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.
Topical: Apply cajeput oil containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label or use it by inhalation.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use cajeput oil orally during pregnancy or if there is inflammation. It should be diluted for oral and topical uses. Overdoses may produce rapid pulse and perspiration.

Available Forms

Cajeput oil is available in liquid form.

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