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CAJUPUT - Melaleuca
leucadendron
Common name: Cajuput
Country of Origin - Malaysia, Indonesia,
Vietnam Australia
Processed - Steam Distilled
Part used - Fresh leaves and twigs from
young trees
Characteristics - Pale yellow-green in
color with a camphorous aroma.
PROPERTIES & USES:
Therapeutic: Analgesia, antiseptic,
antibacterial, Antiviral, carminative,
expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, rubefacient,
sudorific, tonic.
Medical: Internal - asthma,
bronchitis, candida, colds, cystitis,
flatulence, indigestion, parasites (intestinal
roundworms), tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, viral infection.
External: acne, arthritis,
earache, headache, insect bites, muscle aches,
rheumatism, tinea, toothache.
Industry & Household uses: Used
in vaporizers for an antiseptic
atmosphere in sick rooms. Traditional
folklore says lice and fleas
would "fall off cats and dogs" when they
were rubbed down with
Cajeput. In Asia is used as a room spray
for bedbugs and other
insects. Also used in soaps and
detergents.
BLENDS with: Bergamot, cypress,
juniper berry, lemon, pine and
rosemary
CAUTIONS:
Don't exceed stated dose - as it can cause nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, rapid heartbeat,
Don't use at same time if
using homeopathic remedies. May cause
skin irritation. Do not
use undiluted.
*Any essential oil - ingested in large
amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*
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<<<<<<<<<BLENDS
TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>
MASSAGE OIL for
SORE MUSCLES
5 drops Allspice
4 drops Cinnamon
3 Drops Cajuput
3 drops Chamomile
15 ml of your favorite carrier oil
Mix all oils, and use as you would any
massage oil.
Work into muscles especially after a workout
FOOT BATH REJUVENATING
Myrtle - 4 drops
Spearmint - 4 drops
Grapefruit - 4 drops
Cajuput - 3 drops
15 ml of a carrier oil
Blend together and add 7-9 drops in foot
bath,
swirl water to disperse the oils, insert
feet and relax for 15 minutes
Recipes from 500 Formulas by Schiller and
Schiller
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<<<<<<<<<<HELPFUL
HINT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
FOR CABIN FEVER - (to help fight mild
depression)
Take a bath with a teaspoon of this Blend
added to the water
50 ml Sunflower oil
6 drops lemon
12 drops coriander
6 drops neroli
5 drops ylang ylang
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This oil was featured
in the February 2001 Birch Hill Happenings Newsletter.
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