Cajeput essential oil

Cajeput (white tea tree)

Latin name: Melaleuca cajuputi

Countries of origin: Indonesia

Extraction method: steam distillation of leaves and twigs

Note and evaporation rate: middle

Cultivation method: conventional

Dominant chemical families: oxides, monoterpenols, monoterpenes

We use it:

•for colds, flu, and respiratory system inflammations: it expels mucus, aids expectoration,…

•for pain: headaches, joint and muscle pain, toothache,…

•for natural repellents and as an insecticide: against mosquitoes, ticks, ants,…

•for elevated temperature and to promote sweating;

•for digestive problems: cramps, bloating, and intestinal parasites;

•for skin regeneration in cases of abrasions, cuts, and damaged skin.

Methods of use: in ointments, creams and lotions, in inhalations, in repellents,…

Special warnings: Do not use on or near the face of infants or young children.

Allergens: Linalool, limonene

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Blend for easier breathing

10 drops EO cajeput

5 drops EO tea tree

10 drops EO thyme chemotype linalool

5 drops EO lemon

8 drops EO camphor

Preparation: Combine the essential oils in a small (5 or 10 ml) dark bottle. Drop a few drops of the blend into a diffuser/vaporiser or add to an unscented lotion and apply to the chest, neck, and under the nose. Repeat 2-3 times daily.