Cajeput
Melaleuca leucadendra
Melaleuca leucadendra, commonly known as white tea tree, is a plant native to Australia. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in any specific medical or cultural practices. Scientific evidence suggests that nanoencapsulated Melaleuca leucadendra essential oil may enhance antifungal activity and protect against fungal contamination of wheat grains. Additionally, it demonstrated promising larvicidal efficacy against mosquito vectors with a low lethal concentration (LC50 < 10 ppm). The essential oils from this plant, as well as those from other plants like Pogostemon cablin and Mentha piperita, contain volatile components that may have potential medicinal uses, though their specific compositions can vary based on the purification method used. Regarding safety, no major issues have been recorded for Melaleuca leucadendra, and there are currently no known drug interactions associated with its use in various applications.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 研究发现，纳米包裹的Melaleuca leucadendra精油显示出增强的抗真菌活性，并保护了小麦颗粒免受真菌感染和黄曲霉素B1污染。
- Melaleuca leucadendra 对蚊子媒介显示出有前景的幼虫杀灭效果，LC50<10ppm。
- 薄荷脑、白千层和肉豆蔻的精油含有挥发性成分，可能具有潜在的药用价值，但其组成因提纯方法而异。
- FEEDAP委员会认为，在各种动物饲料中使用某些最大用量的薄荷脑油是安全的，且未发现显著风险。
Frequently asked questions
What is Cajeput?
Cajeput (Melaleuca leucadendra) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Cajeput?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cajeput; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现，纳米包裹的Melaleuca leucadendra精油显示出增强的抗真菌活性，并保护了小麦颗粒免受真菌感染和黄曲霉素B1污染。
How strong is the evidence for Cajeput?
The strongest finding for Cajeput carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cajeput safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cajeput in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cajeput interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cajeput in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cajeput?
Cajeput is also known as: Кайюпутовое дерево.
Is Cajeput a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Identification of volatile compounds contained in the therapeutic essential oils from Pogostemon cablin, Melaleuca leucadendra, and Mentha piperita and their purified fractions. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Larvicidal potential of plant-based extracts against dengue vector: A short review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from fresh leaves of Melaleuca cajuputi Maton & Sm. ex R. Powell and Melaleuca leucadendra (L.) L. (cajuput oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Nanoencapsulated Melaleuca leucadendra essential oil: improved antifungal efficacy against the storage fungi and aflatoxin B1 contamination. literature abstract metadata