Melaleuca cajuputi vs Eremophila Longifolia

A Southeast Asian tree with antimicrobial and analgesic essential oil used for respiratory and pain conditions.

Shrub widespread across arid and semi-arid Australia used extensively by Aboriginal peoples for coughs, colds, skin infections, and as an analgesic smoke treatment.

1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol, alpha-pinene, limonene

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Pain relief topically, Respiratory conditions, Skin infections

cough, cold, skin infections, aches and pains, smoke treatment

Topical analgesic, Respiratory support, Antimicrobial activity

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

Diluted essential oil; 2g leaf tea

Leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or steam inhalation

Internal essential oil toxic, Pregnancy caution

pregnancy, allergy

Skin irritation

mild digestive upset