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CAJEPUT

LATIN NAME Melaleuca cajuputi

FAMILY NAME Myrtaceae

SYNONYMS White tea tree, white wood, swamp tea tree, punk tree,

paperbark tree

COLOUR Pale yellow green

VISCOSITY

AROMA Sweet penetrating smell / camphorous / slightly fruity

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COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTION

Indonesia, Australia

PARTS USED Fresh leaves & twigs

EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation

YIELD

BLENDS WELL WITH

Angelica, bergamot, clove, geranium, lavender, thyme

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

Terpineol, terpinyl acetate, nerolidol, benzaldehyde, 1,8-cineole, dipentene, limonene,a- and b-pinene

WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS

Non-toxic, non-sensitising May irritate the skin when used in high concentrations most references indicate no

problems at low dilutions, but skin irritations (dermatitis & folliculitis) in higher

concentrations for massage

Some research indicates adverse reactions occur only with certain productionmethods

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, insecticide,

carminative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, hormonal, antifungal, antiviral,

diaphoretic, febrifuge, stimulant, tonic

THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

EMOTIONAL

mental fatigue Stress Stimulates logical thinking

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CIRCULATION

Varicose veinsDIGESTIVE

Calms digestive system Soothes colic Enteritis, dysentery Vomiting SpasmsGENITO-URINARY

Antiseptic for urinary tract Cystitis Urethritis Urinary infectionNERVOUS SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY

Excellent antiseptic for respiratory tract Asthma Bronchitis catarrh SinusitisSKIN

Acne Psoriasis Well known antidote for insect bites, lice, fleas, oily skin, spotsSTRUCTURAL

Arthritis Rheumatism Muscular aches & painsOTHER

By promoting sweating cajeput cools down the body & helps with infections likecolds, laryngitis, bronchitis

Helpful for asthma, sinusitis & sore throat

Pain relieving properties for headaches, earache, toothache, gout & rheumatism used as a disinfectant & insect repellent

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METHODS OF APPLICATION

AEROSOL

Respiratory tract Infections pain relieving Vapours open sinuses & breathing passagesBATH / FOOT BATH

Reduces fevers by creating a cooling influence Calming & reduces stress, promoting restful sleep Can soothe muscular pains & achesCREAM OR MASSAGE OIL

Calming & reduces stress Relieve muscular pains & aches Due to slightly warming qualities, improves circulationCOMPRESS

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