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Essential Oil, Cajeput

Name: Cajeput


Botanical Name: Melaleuca cajeputi


Main Constituents: 1,8-Cineole: > 50%


Origin: Indonesia


Extraction Method: Steam Distilled


Part of Plant: Leaves and Twigs


Description & Colour: Colourless to clear-yellow, thin consistency


Aromatic Summary: Cajeput is a medium-strength aroma with a slight fruity middle note


Flashpoint: 54°C


Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 


Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid during pregnancy


Usage: Antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), diphoretic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, and tonic. Can be used as a local application for skin disease, moldy analgesic, expectorant, and tonic. Also, colds and congestion, headaches and toothaches


Blends well with: Cedarwood, Clove Bud, Labdanum, Origanum, Rosemary, and Thyme


Very similar to a Willow tree, the Cajeput is a small tree with thick, spongy, ash-coloured bark and slender, scattered branches. Cajeput is part of the Melaleuca family, which includes the Tea Tree, and is known in Indonesian as “white wood”. The leaves also become very aromatic when bruised.


This information is for education purposes only and in no way is meant to serve as medical or professional advice. We are not responsible for any products made using these oils or the outcome of any application thereof. As always we recommend testing all products.