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Botanical name: Melaleuca leucadendron
Therapeutic actions
Mild analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anti-catarrhal: reduces the production of mucus
Anti-infectious
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body.
Anti-microbial: destroys and inhibits the growth of microorganisms
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-neuralgic
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically.
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps.
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Insecticide: kills insects
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance