Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cajuput

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Leaves and flowers of the Melaleuca leucadendron tree
Leaves and flowers of the Melaleuca leucadendron tree
Cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendra)

Cajuput oil comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca leucadendra tree. It has a sweet scent. It has an antiseptic effect.

Properties[edit | edit source]

Melaleuca leucadendra essential oil.

Digestive[edit | edit source]

Soothes vomiting.

Respiratory[edit | edit source]

Alleviates Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments/Bronchitis|bronchitis]], laryngitis and symptoms of a cold.

Skin[edit | edit source]

Improves acne and psoriasis.

Caution[edit | edit source]

  • Cajuput oil may irritate the skin and mucus membranes.