CAJEPUT OIL

REFERENCES

CAS Number: 8008-98-8 ; 85480-37-1
FEMA Number: 2225
EINECS Number: 287-316-4
Product Code: SBEPL/1026
INCI Name Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi (Cajeput) Leaf Oil

PART USED Leaves and Twigs
COMMON NAMES White Wood, White Tea Tree, Weeping Paperback, Long-Leaved Paperbark, White Paperbark
SYNONYMS Melaleuca cajuputi Powell
Melaleuca leucadendra L.
Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN Australia
NOTE CLASSIFICATION Middle Note

Our organically crafted Cajeput Essential Oil is steam distilled from the aromatic leaves and twigs of the Melaleuca cajuputi, a tree that is native to Australia. Also known as ‘White Tea Tree’, ‘White Wood’ and ‘Weeping Paperbark Tree’, Melaleuca cajuputi shares a wide range of properties with Eucalyptus and Tea Tree (they are both in the same genus, Melaleuca) in natural composition and aroma. Aromatically, Cajuput Essential Oil possesses fresh, fruity, sweet, herbaceous, camphor-like aroma. It blends well with many other essential oils including those within the citrus, floral, mint and wood families.

The name Cajeput is derived from its Indonesian name, kayu putih or White Wood. The trees have a grey-white papery bark and gorgeous white, pink and purple flowers. Because of its beauty, the Cajeput trees are often used in landscape design and are also known as River Tea Trees, Weeping Tea Trees and Punk Tree. The Cajuput tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Java, and Australia.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Cajeput Essential Oil contains over 70% 1,8 Cineole and is well suited for use in a wide array of wellness applications and formulations intended to help support the immune system. This essential oil help support healthy lung and airway function, especially when looking to help reduce congestion caused by a cold or the flu, open up and clear the lungs and support the respiratory system if a mild infection seems to be present. Cajuput Oil is also useful when looking to ease minor pain, inflammation, and unwelcome muscle spasms. Cajeput Oil is often combined with various mints, and other botanicals to make lotions, balms and salves for the after-shocks of strenuous exercise. Additionally, this australian essential oil can also help support a healthy digestive system.

Emotionally and energetically, Cajeput Essential Oil uplifts and refreshes. This essential oil is calming and rejuvenating, especially during times of emotional fatigue and may help promote optimism and regaining a positive outlook. Gentle diffusion of Cajeput Oil in office environments – with or without other essential oils – helps fight drowsiness and enliven the air with its dynamic, menthol-like aroma.