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Cajuput oil is a volatile oil obtained by distillation from the leaves of the myrtle tree Melaleuca leucadendra, Melaleuca cajuputi and possibly other Melaleuca species.Oil-producing trees are found throughout Southeast Asia and the warmer parts of mainland Australia.Most of the oil is produced on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.The name "cajeput" is derived from its Malay name, kayu putih or "white wood".
Production and use:
The oil is made from coffee tree leaves and twigs macerated in water, fermented overnight and then steam distilled.The resulting oil was highly pungent, flammable, and had the odor of a mixture of turpentine, eucalyptus, and camphor.It consists mainly of eucalyptol (see terpenes), from which xylenene, which has a hyacinth-like odor, can be obtained by distillation with phosphorus pentoxide. It is typically a volatile oil taken internally in 2 to 3 minute doses for the same purpose as clove oil.
Medicinal Uses:
Pain management with Cajeput oil works by causing surface warmth and irritation through a chemical called eucalyptol. It is often used externally as an anti-irritant. [3] It is an ingredient in some liniments for sore muscles, such as Tiger Balm and the traditional Indonesian medicine Minyak Telon [id]. It is also used as an ingredient in inhalants/decongestants and topical pain/inflammatory remedies such as Olbas Oil. Regarding direct application, cajeput oil can be applied to large areas of skin (after completing a patch test), small wounds, scratches and rashes. Cajeput oil can also be mixed with liquids such as antiseptic lotions for rheumatism [5] and hair conditioning shampoos.
While essential oils like cajeput oil are not regulated by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are purported benefits to their use.For the skin, cajeput has been studied to have antiseptic and antibacterial properties.This helps repair minor cuts and scratches, which helps prevent infection.Cajeput oil may also have anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and acne, although this research has not been well established.Other purported benefits of Cajeput oil include: toothache, muscle aches, joint pain, toothache, sinusitis, common cold, cough, anxiety and stress.
Potential Side Effects:
Cajeput oil produces similar natural side effects as other essential oils.These include rashes, redness, irritation, burning, and hives. Topical use should be used sparingly and through a carrier oil.According to the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy, topical use should "start with three to six drops per ounce of carrier oil.If your skin is not sensitive, you can gradually increase this amount, up to 15 drops."People should also Avoid direct inhalation, as Cajeput oil is strong enough to cause or worsen respiratory problems, especially in pregnant or nursing women, children, and pets.
Medicine interactions:
Cajeput oil can alter the liver's ability to metabolize certain drugs through the cytochrome P450 system.Drug interactions with Cajeput oil may cause stronger or weaker side effects depending on which drug is broken down by the liver.