| Latin Name |
| Melaleuca leucadendron |
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| Affects |
| Integumentary system |
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| Herb Forms |
| Essential oil. |
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| Dosages |
| Oil: 2-5 drops externally; especially in creams or salves |
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| Cautions |
| Not for internal use. |
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| Botanical Information |
| A small to medium-sized tree of the eucaplyptus family. Native to New Zealand and Australia. |
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| Description |
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. |
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| References |
| Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
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