Cajeput essential oil is one of those must-haves in your natural medicine kit. Little known to the general public unlike Tea Trea or Ravintsara essential oil, it is nevertheless a powerful natural remedy to protect you from many winter ailments. Discover in detail the benefits of Cajeput essential oil.
L'HE de Cajeput, un peu de botanique
To understand a plant, you have to put it back into its environment. The Cajeput or cajeputier is a large, sturdy and vigorous tree from Indian, Indonesian and East Australian lands.
Melaleuca leucadendra, from its Latin name, is part of the large Melaleuca family just like eucalyptus, clove, myrtle, tea tree and niaouli. "Cajeput" comes from kayou and puti which means "white tree" in Malay.
Essential oilis extracted from the buds, leaves and twigs of the cajeputier. Its scent is similar to that of eucalyptus but less pronounced.
Good to Know: The scent of cajeput essential oilcan be combined with angelica, bergamot, clove, geranium, lavender, niaouli, nutmeg, rosewood and thyme.
L'huile essentielle de cajeput : les bienfaits
Cajeput in its aromatherapy form is commonly used in traditional Indonesian medicinal preparations. It is also found in soaps, detergents and cosmetics. Why? Because cajeput essential oil is a powerful antiseptic that fights and prevents many infections.
L'HE de cajeput pour soulager les problèmes cutanées
Cajeput essential oil applied diluted and massaged locally will relieve pain by numbing the nerves and removing the causes of infection. It is recommended for acne, psoriasis, boils and even insect bites.
In this regard, it is known to be a good insecticide. Thus, you can add a few drops of cajeput essential oil in a flea control mixture to relieve your pet companion.
L'HE de cajeput et les douleurs rhumatismales
In case of joint or muscle pain, the essential oil of cajeput will calm the pain by short-circuiting the nerve information. Moreover, thanks to this soothing virtue, you can use it in case of abdominal pain: intestinal cramps, premenstrual pain or during menstruation... In this case, apply on the stomach a mixture of vegetable oil and 1 or 2 drops of EO of cajeput . Massage in a clockwise direction (direction of digestion) until complete penetration of the product.
Les problèmes respiratoires soulagés grâce à l'HE de cajeput
In winter, temperature changes, improper lifestyle and the frenzy of the holiday season put a strain on the body. It must be able to rely on the responsiveness of its immune system in case of aggression. Cajeput essential oil is one of those essential oils that are therefore antiseptic but also tonic and expectorant. It thus facilitates the fluidification and theelimination of mucus produced by the respiratory tree.
In addition, just like the essential oil of clove of which it is the cousin, the cajuput promotes transpiration by increasing the inner "fire".
In short, it causes an artificial fever in order to destroy infectious agents while opening the exit doors to eliminate the waste.
In this case, it will be used diluted in a dispersant and mixed with the water of a hot bath. Be careful, however, if you suffer from cardiovascular disorders.
Inhaled, it can relieve an asthma attack and/or incipient bronchitis.
Cajeput EO is a foolproof antiseptic. Whatever the infection, cystitis, toothache, wounds, sinusitis, etc..., Cajeput essential oil will fulfill its mission.
Mise en garde avec les huiles essentielles.
Although aromatherapy is derived from the plant world and therefore natural, it is still a powerful medicine that can be dangerous when misused.
Never use pure essential oils directly on mucous membranes or eyes.
Pregnant or nursing women as well as children will turn to other essences or natural remedies (gemmotherapy) that are more appropriate and safe for them.
If you are currently taking or will be taking any medication, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.