Cajeput Organic Essential Oil

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Size 10ml

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Aborigines are said to have used cajeput extensively for any kind of pain. It is said that cajeput was first mentioned in print in 1876 where it was described as a powerful antiseptic and was used widely in digestive and urinary tract disorders.

Name of Oil: Cajeput

Latin Binomial: Melaleuca cajeputi

Extraction Method: Steam

Countries of Origin: Indonesia, Malaysa

Scent Profile: Fresh, campherous

Parts used in distillation: Leaves, twigs

Cultivation: Non Sprayed

Applications

Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Respiratory concerns, muscle aches, oily skin, sore throat, pain, fatigue, itchiness and inflammation.

Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Restlessness.

History

Therapeutically, cajeput has been used since antiquity in Malaysia and India. It was introduced to Europe in the 17th century, where it was a very rare and expensive oil.

Chemical constituents

a-pinene, b-pinene, myrcene, a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8 cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, a-terpineol

Safety & references

Safety:
Non-toxic, however proper dilution practices need to be followed as it can irritate the skin.

Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood

Recipes & Tips

Coming Soon!

Our Commitments

Sustainability

Sustainable, recyclabe, and re-fillable packaing is used for all our products.

Made in Canada

Made in British Columbia by a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist

Plant a Tree

With every product sold, we plant a tree to support reforestation effots.

Cruelty Free

We're Leaping Bunny certified and our products are free of animal testing.

Cajeput Organic Essential Oil