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                        All About Cajeput

                        High in 1,8-cineole, like eucalyptus, cajeput is known for its antimicrobial properties. It has also been used for respiratory ailments, as a big repellent, and insecticide.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Cajuput got its name from the Malaysian word "caju-puti," meaning white tree. This is due to its very light colored bark.

                        Cajeput Research

                        Limited research is available on the therapeutic capabilities of cajeput. In vitro studies have demonstrated antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and andioxidant capabilities. One human study has shown repellent action. Another small human study indicated that the aromas cajeput combined with ylang ylang had a sedative effect on participants. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Cajeput Research

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                        Cajeput Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi

                        Family: Myrtaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: Cajuput, paperbark tree, punk tree, swamp tea tree, white tea tree, white wood, cajeputier, kajuput, weeping tree
                        • ​Other Latin names:  Melaleuca cajuputi Powell, Melaleuca viridiflora (Sol. ex Gaertn.), Melaleuca minor (Sm.)

                        Plant Description

                        Cajeput is in the same family with eucalyptus, tea tree, and naiouli.  The tree has papery bark and cream colored flowers.  Oil comes from the leaves and twigs of young trees found in Indonesia, the Phillippines, the Moluccas Islands, and Malaya.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is thin and watery, with a pale yellowish, green, or colorless hue.  The aroma is camphorous, uplifting, and rosemary like.

                        Key Constituents

                            • 1,8-cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol
                            • Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
                            • Linalool / Beta Linalool / Linalyl Alcohol / Linalyl Oxide
                            • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
                            • Geraniol
                            • Terpineol (alpha, beta, or gamma) / Terpinen-4-ol / Terpinolene
                            • Cymene / Paracymene
                            • Caryophyllene / Beta-Caryophyllene / Alpha-Caryophyllene / Humulene / Alpha-Humulene
                            • Terpinene / Alpha Terpinene / Gamma Terpinene
                            • Eudesmol / -Beta Eudesmol

                        Cajeput Recipes

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        Anti-allergy Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        Oral Health
                        Preservative
                        repellent Repellent
                        Sedative / Calming
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
                        sunscreen Sunscreen
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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