Name: Cajeput oil, Australia CAS
Species: Melaleuca cajuputi Powell (M. minor Sm.), fam. Myrtaceae
Part: Leaf
Method: Steam Distilled
Country: Australia

Description: Cajeput is a small tree with a soft, thick, spongy and ash-coloured bark. The leaves are short and stalky and are very aromatic when bruised.

Colour: Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: Cajeput Essential Oil has antiseptic and anti-microbial properties and is used chiefly as a local application for skin ailments and as a stimulating expectorant. Other properties include being mildly analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antispasmodic, anthelminthic, diaphoretic, carminative, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, sudorific and tonic.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

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

Aromatic Scent: Cajeput Essential Oil has a fresh, camphorous aroma with a slight fruity note. The odor of the oil has been stated to resemble the combined fragrance of camphor, rosemary, and cardamom.

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy

Essential oils in sizes 30 ml or larger are not packed with dropper lids.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.