Cajuput Essential Oil
English name: Cajuput essential oil
Scientific name of the plant: Melaleuca cajuputi
Plant family: Myrtaceae
Description: Obtained by steam distillation from leaves and young branch tips.
Color: Transparent, yellowish
Smell: Fresh, camphor scented, slightly fruity
Odor level: Medium
Note: Medium
Consistency: Thin
Growing areas: Northern Austria, India, Philippines, Malaysia
Compatible oils: It is compatible with ginger, juniper, lavender, clove leaf, mint, eucalyptus, coniferous and citrus oils.
EFFECTS, AREAS OF USE AND HOW TO USE
- It can be used for headaches and toothaches.
- It is effective as an expectorant, a diuretic, a fever reducer, an opener of nasal, throat and upper respiratory tract obstructions, a cough reliever, and an eliminator of respiratory tract inflammations such as sinusitis, pharyngitis and bronchitis.
- Massage is done with a carrier oil as a muscle relaxant, to relieve muscle spasms and contractions, sciatica and joint pain.
- It is used in the treatment of acne and pimples, skin infections, roughening and brightening of the skin, and in antiseptic creams.
- It is effective against head lice and insect bites. It is used by steaming or applying to the body to repel mosquitoes, ants and many other harmful insects.
- It is a natural physical fatigue reliever.
WARNINGS
- Before use, test whether it causes irritation by applying it to a small area of the skin.
- Use in mist form may cause an asthma attack.
- Ingestion may cause irritation.
- Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, eyes should be washed immediately with plenty of water.
- When used externally in high doses, it causes skin irritation.
- The essential oil should be diluted with a carrier oil before application.
- Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not use it.
- Epilepsy patients, liver patients, cancer patients, and those with medical problems should not use it.
- It should not be used in children and the elderly.
- Those who use regular medication should not use this essential oil.
- Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
It should be stored in tightly closed, non-plastic containers in a cool, dry environment, protected from heat, light and moisture.
