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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.

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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

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    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
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    • Weight Loss
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