Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cajuput
Appearance
- 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]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.