ORGANIC Cajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi) Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil 5ml

Organic Cajeput Essential Oil 5ml in amber glass bottle with dropper and tamper evident cap

Botanical Name: Melaleuca cajeputi 
Plant Part: Wood and leaves
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Indonesia
Certified Australian Organic

Description: An honourary member of our Australian collection as a member of the Melaleuca (Tea Tree) family. Cajeput is a small tree with an erect but crooked trunk; a soft, thick, spongy, whitish, ash-colored bark; and scattered branches, with the slender twigs often drooping as completely as in the weeping willow (Salix Babylonica). The leaves are alternate, most frequently vertical, short-stalked, narrow- lanceolate, while young, sericeous, sometimes slightly falcate, entire, from 3 to 5 inches long, and from 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch broad; and very aromatic when bruised. Flowers are creamy coloured and bottle brush style.

Color: Pale yellow

Common Uses: Used chiefly as a local application in skin disease and as a stimulating expectorant. Mildly analgesic, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antispasmodic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), anthelminthic, diaphoretic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, sudorific, tonic.

Consistency: Light
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cedarwood; Clove Bud; Labdanum; Origanum; Rosemary; Thyme

Aromatic Scent: The essential oil of Cajeput has a fresh, camphorous aroma with a slight fruity note. The odor of the oil has been stated to resemble the combined fragrance of camphor, rosemary, and cardamom.

History: It is variously known as White tea-tree, Broad-leaved tea-tree, Paper-barked tea-tree, Swamp tea-tree, and White-wood. The essential oil has been part of traditional medicine since ancient times.

Cautions: No known toxicity. Avoid during pregnancy. As with all essential oils dilute before use, avoid the eyes and keep out of reach of children

Certification: Australian Certified Organic