It is stimulant, antiseptic, with a camphor like aroma. It is used to expel intestinal parasites and is anti-spasmodic and promotes sweating. It is internally used to treat bronchitis, tuberculosis, colds, sinusitis, gastric infections and roundworms. Externally it is used with great effect for rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, acne, nasal congestion, sinusitis, toothache, chilblains and skin diseases.

The oil made from cajuput has antiseptic and pain killing properties. It furthermore has anti-rheumatic, anti-