Cajeput Essential Oil

Cajeput Essential Oil – Melaleuca cajuputi
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Class: Oxide
Perfumery Note: Medium
Country of Origin: Indonesia

This highest quality Cajeput has a penetrating, camphoraceous (medical odour) that is fresh and uplifting with a fruity aromatic quality. It may be helpful in providing relief from colds, congestion and fevers. A good respiratory support. A calming and toning essential oil that works with a general tonic effect on the body e.g can be used to relieve muscular pains and joint aches. Cajeput is of the same family as Tea tree, Niaouli, Honey Myrtle, Fragonia, Manuka and Kanuka.

Typical Main Constituents
1,8-Cineole – 72%
Limonene – 8%
Cymene – 6%

Description
Pale yellow-green. Has a penetrating, camphoraceous – medical odor that has a fresh, uplifting, fruity quality.

Actions
Antispasmodic, Antiseptic – (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), Carminative, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Expectorant, Sudorific, Tonic, Immune regulator, Analgesic.

Special use
A staple Respiratory oil, non-irritating on respiratory tract.

Blends Well With
Clove, Wintergreen, Mint, Eucalyptus.

Safety Data
Non-toxic, Non-sensitizing.

Aromatherapy / Home Use
Muscle & Skeletal system: Gout, Muscular Aches & Pains, Rheumatism, Arthritis.
Respiratory: Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Coughs, Sinusitis, Sore throats.
Immune: Colds, Fever, Flu, Viral Infections, Headaches, Fevers.
Genito-urinary System: Cystitis, urethritis, urinary infections.
Skin Care: Insect bites, Oily skin, Spots.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

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