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herb
Melaleuca spp. (Tea Tree, Cajuput)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca leucadendron, Melaleuca alternifolia
synonyms: Tea tree, cajuput
part(s) used: essential oil
qualities:
affinities:
actions:
dosage:
» internal use: 0.05 - 0.2 ml.
» external use: dilute to 5% solution
therapy:
toxicity: 1
» essential oil is a potential renal irritant; may also cause nausea, headache, facial rash, and respiratory irritation; potential for dermatitis (Westbrooks and Preacher, p. 124)
constituents:
footnotes
Westbrooks, R.G., Preacher, J. W. 1986. Poisonous Plants of North America. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.