Aromatherapy Oils - Cajuput

Botanical name: Melaleuca Leucadendron
Botanical family: Myrtaceae

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Part of plant used: Leaves and young branches

Origin: Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.

Description: Pharmaceutical, therapeutical aroma with a slight 'cats' smell

History: 'Kayu puteh' means white wood in Malaysian - sometimes referred to as the White Ti-Tree.

Properties and Indications:

Highly sudorific - promotes sweating
Powerful intestinal antiseptic and cleanser - useful for gastroenteritis, dysentery, illness's caused by organisms living in water, eg. amoebas
Intestinal parasites
Swampy type illness's such as malaria
Urinary infections such as cystitis
Cold and damp illnesses
Especially good for the onset of colds or flu
Lung congestion - has an expectorant quality
Rheumatism
Can be used for dermatitis if other oils don't seem effective

Contra-indications:

Blending:

Bergamot, Citronella, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Rose, Rosewood, Thyme
Can be distilled in hot countries to clear the air