Cajeput
Adjectives of oil: fresh, camphor, penetrating, slightly woody.
About the plant: Cajeput is a tree with flaky bark and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and Australia. Cajeput has always been considered a traditional remedy. It is called "white tea tree" in Australia and was used for feverish infections and diseases of the respiratory tract.
In Indonesia, cajeput is even considered a panacea. It was then brought to Europe by the Dutch in the 17th century.
This plant has a strong antiseptic and germicidal effect and is used in naturopathy as "nature's antiseptic". Due to the high proportion of cineole, cajeput can be helpful when battling a cold. It is particularly mild, but has an expectorant effect. In addition to the strong antiseptic, antiviral properties, cajeput can also aid in the relief from pain coursed by toothaches, muscle inflammation and nerve pain or sports injuries.
Traditional usage: Cajeput has always been considered a traditional remedy, in Asian countries it is even considered a panacea. Naturopathy refers to it as "nature's antiseptic", as it is said to have a strong antiseptic and germicidal effect. Experience shows that it is successfully used for colds, which can be explained by its high content of cineole. Although it is one of the mild oils, it is said to have a very expectorant effect and to clear the respiratory tract. In addition, customers also tell us about its pain-relieving properties, which they have experienced for earaches and toothaches, sports injuries, muscle inflammation and nerve pain.
- Fragrance notes: camphoraceous, penetrating, slightly woody
- Quality: organic, 100% natural
- Botanical name: Melaleuca cajeputii
- Origin: Vietnam
- Plant part: leaves and branch tips
- Extraction: Steam distillation