Description
Cajeput oil is produced by steam distillation of fresh leaves of the cajeput tree (Melaleuca leucadendra). Cajeput oil is used in food and as a medicine.
People use cajeput oil for colds and congestion, headaches, toothache, skin infections, pain, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don’t confuse cajeput oil with tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) or niauli oil (Melaleuca viridiflora).
How does it work ?
Cajeput oil contains a chemical called cineole. When applied to the skin, cineole can irritate the skin, which relieves pain beneath the skin.
Uses & Effectiveness
- Cancer.
- Common cold.
- Fungal skin infections.
- Headache.
- Joint pain.
- Toothache.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Very small amounts of cajeput oil are LIKELY SAFE when added to food as flavoring. There isn’t enough reliable information available to know if taking cajeput oil in larger amounts as a medicine is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Cajeput oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when applied to unbroken skin. Applying cajeput oil to the skin may cause allergic reactions in some people.
When inhaled: It is POSSIBLY UNSAFE to inhale cajeput oil. It can cause breathing problems.
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