Definition
cajuput
noun
- a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, or the aromatic oil extracted from its leaves, used in medicine and perfumery
Usage: also spelled cajeput; the oil is used traditionally for pain relief and respiratory conditions
Examples
- Cajuput oil is commonly used in traditional medicine across Indonesia and Malaysia.
- The cajuput tree thrives in swampy tropical regions.
- Many liniments contain cajuput oil for its warming and soothing properties.
- The leaves of the cajuput plant have a distinctive pungent aroma.
- Cajuput oil is sometimes added to inhalants to help clear nasal passages.