Cajeput (Mlaleuca Cajeputi Powell)
Cajeput (Mlaleuca Cajeputi Powell)
History and Character
Cajeput is a native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia and tropical Australia. It is a tall evergreen tree with thick, pointed leaves and white flowers. Traditionally, it has been used for joint pains, earache, respiratory problems and for repelling head lice and fleas. Cajeput is also known as white tea tree and it is from the same family as tea tree and rosalina.
It shares the energetic sharpness and disinfectant properties of these oils. As with many of the Metal oils, cajeput focuses and cleanses energetic space. It can be useful in cutting through obsessive behaviour by sharpening the mind and freeing it from a sense of entrapment.
- Principal Uses
Physical
Circulatory problems and arthritis
Coughs and viral infections of the lungs
Fleas
general immune tonic
Infected wounds
Behavioural
Claustrophobia
Obsessive compulsive behaviour
Obsessive behaviour, such as tail chasing, especially if dogs have breathing problems or a tendency toward lung infections.
- Fragrance
Camphoraceous, "Medicinal", with a slightly fruity edge.
- Actions:
Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, pulmonary, disinfectant, tonic and stimulant.
- Safety & Cautions:
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing but can irritate skin in high concentrations. For topical application dilute well. Avoid contact with mucous membranes.
- Maximum dilution
3 drops in 5ml/1 teaspoon.