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CAJEPUT ESSENTIAL OIL 1
CAJEPUT
LATIN NAME Melaleuca cajuputi
FAMILY NAME Myrtaceae
SYNONYMS White tea tree, white wood, swamp tea tree, punk tree,
paperbark tree
COLOUR Pale yellow green
VISCOSITY
AROMA Sweet penetrating smell / camphorous / slightly fruity
NOTE Top
COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION
Indonesia, Australia
PARTS USED Fresh leaves & twigs
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
YIELD
BLENDS WELL WITH
Angelica, bergamot, clove, geranium, lavender, thyme
MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS
Terpineol, terpinyl acetate, nerolidol, benzaldehyde, 1,8-cineole, dipentene, limonene,a- and b-pinene
WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS
Non-toxic, non-sensitising May irritate the skin when used in high concentrations most references indicate no
problems at low dilutions, but skin irritations (dermatitis & folliculitis) in higher
concentrations for massage
Some research indicates adverse reactions occur only with certain productionmethods
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, insecticide,
carminative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, hormonal, antifungal, antiviral,
diaphoretic, febrifuge, stimulant, tonic
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
EMOTIONAL
mental fatigue Stress Stimulates logical thinking
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CAJEPUT ESSENTIAL OIL 2
CIRCULATION
Varicose veinsDIGESTIVE
Calms digestive system Soothes colic Enteritis, dysentery Vomiting SpasmsGENITO-URINARY
Antiseptic for urinary tract Cystitis Urethritis Urinary infectionNERVOUS SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY
Excellent antiseptic for respiratory tract Asthma Bronchitis catarrh SinusitisSKIN
Acne Psoriasis Well known antidote for insect bites, lice, fleas, oily skin, spotsSTRUCTURAL
Arthritis Rheumatism Muscular aches & painsOTHER
By promoting sweating cajeput cools down the body & helps with infections likecolds, laryngitis, bronchitis
Helpful for asthma, sinusitis & sore throat
Pain relieving properties for headaches, earache, toothache, gout & rheumatism used as a disinfectant & insect repellent
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CAJEPUT ESSENTIAL OIL 3
METHODS OF APPLICATION
AEROSOL
Respiratory tract Infections pain relieving Vapours open sinuses & breathing passagesBATH / FOOT BATH
Reduces fevers by creating a cooling influence Calming & reduces stress, promoting restful sleep Can soothe muscular pains & achesCREAM OR MASSAGE OIL
Calming & reduces stress Relieve muscular pains & aches Due to slightly warming qualities, improves circulationCOMPRESS
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