1. a tree native to Southeast Asia that yields an aromatic oil used in medicine and perfumery
Usage: also spelled cajuput; the oil is called cajeput oil or cajuput oil
2. the volatile oil obtained from the cajeput tree, used as a liniment and in traditional medicine
Usage: also called cajeput oil

Examples

• Cajeput oil has been used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries.
• The cajeput tree grows abundantly in the tropical regions of Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Some people apply cajeput oil to their skin for its soothing properties.
• The aromatic cajeput is valued for its medicinal and cosmetic applications.
• Cajeput oil is sometimes found in liniments and topical remedies.