Name       Cajeput Essential Oil, Australia

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Melaleuca cajuputi Powel (M. minor S.). fam. Myrtaceae

Part           Leaf

Method     Steam Distilled

Class        Oxide

Country     Australia

Code         MelCaj2

Cajeput Essential Oil, Australia

Melaleuca cajuputi, Cajeput Essential Oil, Australia shares properties with tea tree and eucalyptus both in chemistry and aroma.  Cajeput Oil, is expected to grow in importance in the upcoming years as use of essential oils increases.

Key Constituents:

Eucalyptol [50-65%]

Alpha-Terpineol [7-13%]

Limonene [3-8%]

Alpha Pinene [1-3%]

Action:  Cajeput is antimicrobial, a mild analgesic, antispasmodic, antineuralgic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, and intestinal), insecticidal, and can be used as an expectorant.

Traditional Uses:  In Malaysia and other Indonesian islands, cajeput was used for respiratory infections, headaches, rheumatism, toothache, skin conditions, throat infections, and sore muscles.  Cajeput derives its name from the Malaysian word for "white tree."

Indications: Arthritis, acne, respiratory infections, asthma, bronchitis, urinary complaints, coughs, cystitis, stiff joints, toothache, hay fever, bursitis, headaches, insect bites, intestinal problems, laryngitis, dysentery, psoriasis, rheumatism, sinusitis, oily skin, sore throat, and viral infections.

Application:  Diffuse or rub on the bottom of the feet.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.  Use with caution.  Do not use synthetic cajeput oil, as it could cause blistering and skin eruption.  Skin test for sensitivity.

Companion Oils:  Wintergreen oil or Birch oil, Eucalyptus radiata oil, Juniper oil, and Peppermint oil.