Industrial packaging of Cajeput essential oils
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Cajeput

Pure and natural essential oil

Bulk packaging > Essential oils

A wide range of pure and natural absolute oils and essential oils of guaranteed quality, constantly available for any industrial use.

  • Code: T1508
  • INCI: Melaleuca leucadendron
  • CAS: 8008-98-8
  • EINECS: 287-316-4
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Type: pure essential oil (EO)
  • Chemotype: 1,8 cineole (minimum 45%)
  • Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
  • Extraction method: steam distillation
  • Purity: 100%
  • Origin: Vietnam

Extraction

Extracted by steam distillation of fresh leaves and twigs, Cajeput essential oil is a clear, green liquid with a strong, balsamic-camphoraceous, medicinal odor.

Property

Cajeput essential oil is completely non-toxic and, when used in moderation, is not even irritating. In the East, it is highly regarded as a remedy for respiratory ailments in general. It has balsamic, antiseptic, antiviral, purifying, expectorant, parasiticide, and anesthetic properties. It is also recommended for treating insect bites.
It blends perfectly with the essential oils of cedar, lavender, lemon, marjoram, and red thyme.

Uses

Cajeput essential oil is used in pharmaceuticals to formulate mouthwashes and refreshing lotions, and also as a flavoring agent in soaps.
The relevant technical and safety documentation for the product is available upon request.

Botany

Also known as the "paperbark tree", the Cajeput is a large evergreen tree that grows wild throughout Southeast Asia and Australia.
It reaches up to thirty meters in height and has a flexible trunk, bushy leaves, and white flowers.

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