| Aroma:
Fresh, camphoraceous, slightly medicinal, fruity-sweet and minty. |
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Latin Name: Melaleuca leucadendron. |
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Country of Origin: Indonesia. |
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled. |
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Extracted From: Leaves. |
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Perfumery Note: Top/middle. |
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Aromatherapy Properties: Mentally clearing, refreshing, reviving and
uplifting. Medicinally, cajeput is used to increase circulation, ease sore
muscles and joints, decrease upper respiratory congestion and infections. |
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Suggested Uses: Cajeput is an excellent blending oil to use directly on
sore muscles and joints. For sensitive skin types, cajeput can be diluted in a
carrier oil. Five drops of cajeput can be added to a steaming bowl of water to
help open and clean facial pores. |
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Blends Well With: Peppermint, black pepper, grapefruit, lavender and
marjoram. |
| Safety
Note: Do not use cajeput with babies, toddlers
and older children. Always test on a small area of skin for
sensitivity. Pregnant women should consult their physician prior
to using. The information provided is for general use only and not
meant to be a substitute for the medical advice of a physician. |
