How to use cajeput oil

When properly diluted and tested for allergic reactions,cajeput oil may be safely used for your hair and skin. Don’t take essential oils by mouth.

For skin care:

Once you’ve conducted a patch test, you may apply diluted cajeput oil on a larger area of skin.You can apply it directly to minor wounds, scratches, and rashes. Another option is to add a few drops to an ounce of body lotion.

For hair:

You can also use diluted cajeput oil for hair in the same way you would for skin application.Another option is to add several drops of the essential oil to your shampoo before massaging it into your scalp.

In aromatherapy: 

While directly inhaling cajeput oil from the bottle isn’t advised, you may consider diffusing the oil for aromatherapy.You may find temporary relief from congestion and headaches, but it’s unclear whether aromatherapy can have significant effects on pain and inflammation in this way.

Benefits of Cajeput oil

Cajeput oil, also known as whitewood oil, comes from Melaleuca leucadendra (Cajeput tree) and Melaleuca quinquenervia (paperbark tree).They are tropical trees found mostly in Sulawesi, Indonesia and in certain parts of Australia.Fresh leaves and twigs from both plants go through steam distillation, producing the final product Cajeput oil.

What are its benefits?

• Insecticide / vermifuge

• Decongestant / expectorant (reliefs congestion in throat and nose)

• Reduces stomach winds for babies

• Reduces itch, rashes and insect bites

• Reduces scars

• Clams irritated skin with a natural protective barrier

• Contains anti-fungal and anti-bacteria properties

• Analgesic (reduces head, gum, joint and muscle pains)

• Astringent (removes excess oil while shrinking skin)

• Promotes blood circulation

• Reduces sleeping problems

• Relief from nausea

These benefits apply on both adults and babies! The oil can rid of baby’s nappy rashes, insect bites and agitated skin.The Cajeput oil has a strong camphoraceous odour; it smells similar to hyacinth.

Cajeput oil blends well with:

• Tea tree oil

• Eucalyptus essential oil

• Clove essential oil

• Rosemary oil

• lavender oil

• Ylang-ylang essential oil

• Pine oil

• Cedar oil

• Jojoba oil.