Cajeput, Wildcrafted

Pure, Therapeutic Cajeput essential oil Product Details Botanical name Melaleuca cajeputi Extraction method / Source Steam distillation / Twigs and Branches Aroma Sharp, woody Key constituents Alpha-pinene, 1,8 Cineol Plant description Botanical family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle) Cajeput is an evergreen tree in the same family as Tea Tree. It is an evergreen native to Asia and typically grows to a height of 100 feet. Its green leaves have oil glands on them, making the cajeput forests very fragrant. Regions of Production Indonesia Growing Practices Plants indigenous to the region are harvested from the wild, away from pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Replanting is done yearly to ensure the availability of the species History / Fun Facts Cajeput is in the same family as Tea Tree, and the essential oil has properties similar to Tea Tree oil. Properties Analgesic, an, expectorant (Battaglia, 2003) Please refer to the Glossary for terms which may be new to you. Uses / Benefits Improves respirat