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Cajeput Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra

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Melaleuca leucadendron flowers
Melaleuca leucadendron flowers
Common Names
Cajeput , Weeping tea tree, weeping paperbark
Botanical Name
Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra
Syn. Melaleuca minor
Family
MYRTACEAE Myrtle family
Cajeput Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Aches & Pains * Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Bronchitis * Colds * Congestion/Chest & Sinus * Cough * Eczema * Gout * Insect Repellent * Natural Skin Care-Oils & Herbs * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Sinusitis * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Properties: Warm* Expectorant* Antibacterial* Insect repellents* Analgesic* Diaphoretic* Vulnerary* Febrifuge* Astringent* Rubefacient*
Parts Used: Leaves,twigs
Constituents:essential oil:alpha-terpineol, azulene, benzaldehyde , cajeputol ,nerolidol, limonene
Traditions: Australia * Southeast Asia *

One of the key uses of cajeput is to relieve the stiff, aching joints caused by rheumatism. Cajeput oil with is traditionally mixed with camphor for gout, and Indochinese use the oil as an external rub for arthritis and rheumatism. Cajeput is antibacterial and clears congestion making it a good inhalant oil for colds and sinus infections. Apply the oil externally for burns, cramps, colic, earache, headache, muscle pain, and toothache. Cajeput is an astringent oil that can benefit oily skin and help clear eczema. In short Cajeput can be used in as many applications as the closely related Melaleuca alternifoliatea, tea tree oil, but with more caution as it is more irritating to the skin in high doses, and cannot be applied undiluted.


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Cajeput essential oil(Melaleuca minor) Origin- Vietnam Method of Cultivation- Organic Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation Parts Used: Fresh leaves and twigs Note Classification: Top Aroma: Penetrating, camphoraceous-medicinal odor. When compared to eucalyptus oil, it has a slightly milder fruity body note.
PRODUCT DETAILS

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annies aromatherapy essential oils Cajeput essential oil is distilled from the aromatic leaves and twigs of the paperbark tree. It has a sweet middle note and is very stimulating and warming with a penetrating, camphoraceous scent. Often used in soaps, detergents and skin care products. Cajeput mixes well with eucalyptus, juniper, peppermint and wintergreen.
Side Effects:
Not indicated for those with kidney problems
How to Use: Cajeput
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Use cajeput oil in externally. Good oil for including in insect repellents, and room disinfectant sprays. Use in low concentrations, and always dilute before applying to skin.

remedyRemedies using : Cajeput

referencesCajeput Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Aches & Pains * Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Bronchitis * Colds * Congestion/Chest & Sinus * Cough * Eczema * Gout * Insect Repellent * Natural Skin Care-Oils & Herbs * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Sinusitis * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Cajeput Oil for :Chronic laryngitis, rheumatism, psoriasis
Chronic laryngitis, rheumatism, psoriasis Used as a stimulating expectorant in chronic laryngitis and bronchitis, as an antiseptic in cystisis and as an anthelmintic for round worms, also used in chronic rheumatism. Applied externally, it is stimulant and mildly counter-irritant and is usually applied diluted with 2 parts of olive oil or turpentine ointment. Used externally for psoriasis and other skin affections.

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Plant Description

Koehler's Medicinal-Plants (1887)
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants (1887)

Melaleuca leucadendron grows in disturbed areas, forming dense stands, and is widely cultivated for oil extraction.

  • Flowers/Fruit/Seeds:Slender, creamy white flower spikes, 2- 6 in long
  • Plant Class:Large Half hardy to tender evergreen tree
  • Bark: Pale, peeling bark gives rise to common name paperbark tree
  • Leaves:Slender drooping branches, narrow, pointed leaves.
  • Preferred Habitat:Wetlands
  • Flowering Season:summer and autumn
  • Distribution:Native to northern Australia, southern New Guinea, and the Moluccas.

Related Species Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia
History and Traditions
historyCajeput was introduced to Europe from Indonesia in the early seventeenth century but was rare and expensive until the Dutch colonized the Moluccas. First mentioned in France in 1876 as having antiseptic properties.1
Folklore, Myths and Legends
References:
  1. Hasnain Walji, Ph.D, The Healing Power of Aromatherapy (1996)

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