Cajeput Essential Oil
Best for: Fresh, clearing diffuser blends for home and office
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Cajeput essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, a close relative of tea tree. It is a clear oil with a fresh, camphoraceous, menthol-like aroma, rich in 1,8-cineole (over 70%), and acts as a bright top note.
Its fresh, clearing scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with uplifting and refreshing the mind, easing emotional fatigue and encouraging a positive outlook. It is a popular choice for diffusing in the office to freshen the air and fight drowsiness, and through the winter months. As a high-cineole oil, keep it away from the face and nose of babies and young children, and always dilute it before skin use.
- Fresh, camphoraceous, menthol-like aroma
- Bright top note that freshens and enlivens the air
- Traditionally associated with uplifting the mind and easing fatigue
- Pairs well with lavender, bergamot, geranium and thyme
Blends well with: Angelica, bergamot, geranium, lavender and thyme
About this oil
Cajeput essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, a close relative of tea tree. It is a clear oil with a fresh, camphoraceous, menthol-like aroma, rich in 1,8-cineole (over 70%), and acts as a bright top note.
Its fresh, clearing scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with uplifting and refreshing the mind, easing emotional fatigue and encouraging a positive outlook. It is a popular choice for diffusing in the office to freshen the air and fight drowsiness, and through the winter months. As a high-cineole oil, keep it away from the face and nose of babies and young children, and always dilute it before skin use.
- Fresh, camphoraceous, menthol-like aroma
- Bright top note that freshens and enlivens the air
- Traditionally associated with uplifting the mind and easing fatigue
- Pairs well with lavender, bergamot, geranium and thyme
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a fresh, clearing room aroma, on its own or with lavender or bergamot.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Specifications
| Botanical name | Melaleuca cajuputi (syn. Melaleuca leucadendron) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves and twigs |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Fresh, camphoraceous and menthol-like |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Shelf life | 24 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. High in 1,8-cineole, so do not apply on or near the face or nose of babies and young children.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
