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Cajeput Essential Oil
Profile General - Cajeput essential oil, Melaleuca cajeputi,
also called White tea tree essential oil, White tree essential oil, and
Swamp tea tree essential oil, is closely related to other members of the
Melaleuca group, notably eucalyptus, niaouli, and tea tree. Cajeput
essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the fresh leaves and
twigs from a tall evergreen tree up to 30 meters high, having thick
pointed leaves and white flowers, and a flexible trunk with whitish
spongy bark, hense the Malaysian name ‘caju-puti’ or white wood. It
grows wild in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Java,
Australia, and south-eastern Asia.
Cajeput Oil Uses -
Cajeput essential oil, Melaleuca cajeputi, clears and stimulates
the mind, aiding in concentration. Use in chest rub to bring down high
temperatures and encourage the expulsion of mucus and congestion. Use in
massage oils or salves (liniments) to relieve pain in muscular aches,
arthritis, and rheumatism. Spiritually used to elevate the spirit and
encourages the creation of new pathways. Cajeput essential oil has been
held in high regard in the east where it is used for colds, headaches,
throat infections, toothache, sore and aching muscles, fever (cholera),
rheumatism and various skin diseases. Only the oil is used in the
Western herbal tradition, and is known for producing a sensation of
warmth and quickening the pulse. It is used for chronic laryngitis and
bronchitis, cystitis, rheumatism and to expel roundworm. Used in
dentistry and pharmaceutical work as an antiseptic; in expectorant and
tonic formulations, throat lozenges, gargles, etc. Used as a fragrance
and freshening agent in soaps, cosmetics, detergents and perfumes.
Occasionally employed as a flavor component in food products and soft
drinks
Cajeput essential oil,
Melaleuca cajeputi, blends well with the following essential
oils: eucalyptus, mints, and
wintergreen.
Cautions - Normally
non-toxic, non-sensitizing,
- May irritate some skin types
- Dilute before use
Properties -
Mildly analgesic, anti microbial, anti
neuralgic (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), anthelminthic, diaphoretic,
carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, sudorific, tonic.
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Common
Name - Cajeput Essential Oil
Botanical Name -
Melaleuca cajeputi
Country
of Origin - India
Parts
Used - Leaves &
twigs
Extraction - Steam distilled |
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Essential oils packing:
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5 ml, 10
ml, 25 ml or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
Cajeput Essential oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense,
light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.
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