Cajeput Essential Oil

Botanical name: Melaleuca cajeputi

Main constituents:

1,8-Cineole: >50%

Country of origin: Indonesia

Product description:

Cajeput Essential Oil – sometimes spelled Cajuput – is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Melaleuca cajeputi botanical. It is named after the Indonesian word "kayu putih," which means "white wood" with regard to its ash-coloured bark. Cajeput Essential Oil has a thin consistency and is either colourless or pale yellow in appearance. Its penetratingly fresh and clean scent carries a fruity nuance and a camphorous trace that is characterized as somewhat medicinal. This warming oil is reputed to help manage feelings of discomfort from sore or aching joints and muscles, as well as menstrual cramps. The invigorating and sweet quality of its aroma is believed to uplift the mood, boost feelings of energy, and help maintain healthy respiration. Applied topically, it is believed to be soothing, which makes it ideal for managing symptoms of colds, flu, sinus infections and seasonal allergies. It is also an excellent ingredient in natural bug repellant sprays.

Quick and easy recipes:

Massage blend: For a purifying massage blend to promote the body's natural defenses, combine the following oils in a 60 ml (2 oz.) dark glass bottle: 15 drops Cajeput Essential Oil, 8 drops Turmeric Essential Oil, 4 drops Ginger Essential Oil, and 3 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil. Fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil such as Grapeseed, Jojoba, or Olive. This blend has a warming touch that also helps to manage feelings of discomfort from pain, tension and inflammation.

Diffuser blend: For an uplifting and refreshing diffuser blend that is reputed to help manage fever symptoms, simply diffuse 2-3 drops of Cajeput Essential Oil in a diffuser of personal preference. This recipe is known to clear airways, promote perspiration to detoxify the body, and help reduce feelings of anxiety.

Bath blend: For a soothing bath blend to help manage feelings of discomfort from joint aches and pains, first combine 1 cup each of Sea Salts and Epsom Salts in a glass bowl. To this, add ¼ cup of Baking Soda. Next, add 10-20 drops of Cajeput Essential Oil. Thoroughly combine all the ingredients, then transfer the blend to a clean glass jar. Spoon ¼ -1 cup of the bath salt blend into a full bathtub of warm water. Before entering the bath, ensure that the salts have completely dissolved.

Caution:

This product is for external use only. Use well diluted. For topical application, a skin test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant or on medication, consult a health-care practitioner before using.