Cajeput

Melaleuca cajuputi

Cajeput essential oil

Cajeput essential oil from Melaleuca cajuputi is dominated by 1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol, and alpha-terpineol — a profile closely related to tea tree oil (M. alternifolia) — and has been used as a broad-spectrum antiseptic agent since the eighteenth century. A systematic review of the Melaleuca genus confirms potent antimicrobial activity across the family.[1] In vitro studies have also demonstrated activity against mycobacterial species, including drug-resistant strains.[2]

Also Known As
White Tea Tree, Cajuput
Family
Herbal
Perfumery Note
Top
Intensity
Strong
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Leaves, Twigs
Origins
Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
Effect
Respiratory & Cleansing, Uplifting & Energizing
Aroma
Fresh, Camphorous, Medicinal
Applications
Aromatherapy, Inhalation, Medicinal, Massage
Price
$$$$A close relative to Tea Tree that grows abundantly in Southeast Asia
Blend

References

  1. [1]Plants of the Melaleuca Genus as Antimicrobial Agents: From Farm to Pharmacy — Mulyaningsih S et al. Planta Med, 2017
  2. [2]In vitro activity of Melaleuca cajuputi against mycobacterial species — Astuti P et al. J Herb Med, 2019