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Cajeput Essential Oil Botanical Name: Melaleuca minor Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation Parts Used: Fresh leaves and twigs Note Classification: Top Aroma: Penetrating, camphoraceous-medicinal odor. When compared to eucalyptus oil, it has a slightly milder fruity body note. Largest Producing Countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Java, and Australia Traditional Use: It is known in the West for producing a sensation of warmth and quickening the pulse. It is used in chronic laryngitis and bronchitis, cystitis, and rheumatism. Properties: Anthelminthic, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, mildly analgesic, sudorific, and tonic. Benefits: Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, coughs, cystitis, flu, genital herpes, hemorrhoids, insect bites, muscular aches and pains, oily skin, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, urethritis, urinary infection, varicose veins, viral infections Blends Well With: Cananga, clary sage, geranium, lavandin, lavender, marjoram, oakmoss, pine, rosemary, spice oils, and especially clove and nutmeg. Of Interest: Used in pharmaceutical work as an antiseptic; in expectorant and tonic formulations, throat lozenges, gargles, etc. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, may irritate the skin in high concentration and when it is not diluted.Not to be used when pregnant.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2008 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com