The myrtle family consists of both ornamental and medicinal plants. The latter include a tree that stands out among others for its unique properties - a white tree, or kayaput. From the wood of this culture, people have learned to extract an essential oil that is multifaceted in its properties.
Place of plant growth
The cajuput tree is widespread in Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, the Philippines and neighboring island states. To obtain the right amount of cajuput essential oil, trees are grown in large plantations, while it is the oil of Australian crops that is considered the highest quality and most popular in the aromatherapy field.
The white tree has been actively used since antiquity to protect against the bites of tropical insects, to disinfect wounds and eliminate severe pain in the teeth.
Essential oil properties and uses
Specialists identify the optimal dosages for each method of using the essential oil of this plant:
- Cold and hot inhalations. Take 1-2 drops for a procedure lastingfrom 4 minutes (at the beginning of treatment) to 7 drops (after getting used to). Hot air inhalations are best done only in the presence of throat diseases, in other cases, use only cold inhalations.
- Aroma baths. The procedure is suitable for restoring the psycho-emotional system of a person, as well as for getting rid of pain. 6 to 8 drops of cajuput should be dripped into the bath.
- Add 5 to 7 drops of the plant's essential oil per standard size room (15 sqm) to the aroma lamp.
- Massage. The procedure is carried out using 7 drops of essential oil per 15 grams of the base (during rubbing, the dosage should double).
- Warm compresses and rinses. For this, 4-6 drops of oil in a glass of warm water are enough.
- Applications and rubbing. Oil mixtures are prepared in the ratio - 5 drops of cajuput per 15 g of base oil (for acne, toothache, rheumatism). It is also used in the manufacture of aroma mazes and alcohol solutions in the proportion - 1 drop of the product for 5 drops of the base (for dermatosis, neuralgia and ulcers).
Essential oil description
Despite the fact that the cauliput genus includes a huge number of varieties, the oil extracted from them has the same characteristics, so when buying a product in a store, you can take any brand - the benefits of this will not change. The white tree is a close relative of the eucalyptus, clove, and also the tea tree.
If we consider the properties of cajuput essential oil, then they can be compared with the propertiestea tree oil with enhanced qualities. Another advantage of this product is that it is almost impossible to fake it imperceptibly (in rare cases, it is replaced with a mixture with tea tree or eucalyptus, but this can be very quickly understood by the changed smell). It is not always possible to find oil in pharmacies, as it is delivered in rather small quantities, but it is not an expensive remedy either.
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Product extraction
In Malaysia, cajuput essential oil is called kaji-way. Its production is carried out from freshly cut green tops of leaves and tree shoots. The less time passes from the moment of cutting the material to its receipt for the production of essential oil, the higher the quality of the finished product. In the production process, many enterprises use the standard method - steam distillation.
It is for this reason that the extraction of essential oil from plant parts is carried out, as a rule, in those places where trees grow. On average, about 1.5 percent of aromatic oil is obtained, which is considered a fairly good value for oil from the green parts of tree crops.
The consistency of the finished product is very liquid, differentgood fluidity, like tea tree or citrus oil, transparent, but has a poorly distinguishable yellowish-green overflow, which is easiest to see in darkened bottles (casts a cold tint).
You can store the product for five years in a tightly closed dark bottle, out of direct sunlight.
Properties and uses of cajuput essential oil
It is rather difficult to give an exact definition of the smell of oil: it is complex, multi-layered, and also multifaceted. The strongest and most volatile notes are the top notes of menthol and eucalyptus, which can be felt as soon as the bottle cap is opened. After the first smell, a camphor base appears in the air, and only after that do different camphor notes begin to appear. At this stage, the smell is perceived most sharply: it is tart, cold and grassy-fresh, almost coniferous.
The intense aroma of essential oil is volatile, adaptive and provokes unpleasant sensations in a person only in the first minute of inhalation, after which it quickly adapts to a person's sense of smell, showing mint, eucalyptus and coniferous notes.
Similar fragrances that would go well with the smell of cajuput oil are quite difficult to find. Good additions include the following: bergamot, lavender, ylang-ylang, orange, clove, rosewood, nutmeg, palmarosa, limette. When carrying out therapeutic measures, some doctors additionally recommend the use of other oils with characteristic properties - cedar, rosemary,spruce, eucalyptus, cypress, lemon, tea tree, pine, excluding aerosol variants.
How does it affect the emotional sphere of a person?
The essential oil of cajuput acts on the human psyche as a powerful "collecting" agent. It helps to restore the attention and concentration of a person, helps to become more decisive and bold in their actions, to begin to think rationally and not be afraid of actions even in the most difficult, as it may seem, situations.
Essential aroma oil of this culture is the most effective in the fight against disorders of the nervous system, hysteria, tics, problems with self-esteem, anxiety, mood swings, stressful situations. The strong and multifaceted properties of the fragrance help to accept and endure any life difficulties, to feel safe and protected, to begin to believe in oneself. The product helps to normalize the functioning of the nervous system, get rid of the feeling of fatigue and drowsiness in just a couple of moments.
What medicinal properties does it have?
Among all plants, it is cajuput that has a high bactericidal effect (it is several times more effective as an antiseptic, compared to tea tree). The essential oil of the plant is unique and contains a complex antiseptic, analgesic and antispasmodic effect.
Essential oil of cajuput effectively fights high body temperature, has an expectorant, diaphoretic and anthelmintic effect. Most often, the remedy is used for problems with the functioning of the respiratory system andbronchial cough. It eliminates sore throat in case of laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cleanses the nasal passages, eliminating congestive runny nose, regenerates the skin and cleans wounds in the oral cavity.
The use of cajuput essential oil is recommended for recovery at the time of viral epidemics of influenza, colds, because it has an antibacterial and antiviral effect, acting on lesions, thereby helping to prevent the development of complex and obstructive bronchitis.
Fight disease
White wood remedy relieves colic and inflammation in the digestive tract, soothes and fights bacteria in enteritis, dysentery, parasite infection. It works well for cystitis and other inflammation processes in the urinary tract. With the help of a complex of psycho-emotional and calming properties, cajuput oil relieves an unpleasant state before the onset of menstruation.
Also, essential oil is often prescribed for the treatment of internal inflammation, because it speeds up healing and relieves pain. Due to the wide range of valuable properties, the remedy penetrates to the foci of infection in a matter of hours, works well in the presence of muscle pain, fights arthritis, arthrosis, gout, sports injuries, and neuralgia.
A good therapeutic effect of the product can be achieved when using cajuput oil as a massage, as well as while taking an aroma bath. The product relieves toothache, is effective in the treatment of otitis and inflammation in the auricle.
Cosmetology
In cosmetology, the product is often used to eliminate problems on the surface of the skin, as well as in the treatment of inflammation. The oil is best combined with complex therapy against pustular and acne rashes, helping to maintain the original structure of the skin. Perfect as a skin care cosmetic for oily, depleted, problematic and too pale skin (with anemia).
Skin Restoration
Essential oil of cajuput, lavender and rose will help to eliminate hypersensitivity and irritability of the skin, acting as an adaptogen. Aroma oil can relieve inflammation and irritation in a matter of minutes, relieves anxiety and itching during insect bites, eczema, psoriasis, leads to rapid healing of wounds and restoration of skin cells. Reviews of cajuput essential oil are mostly positive: consumers note a quick effect and no adverse reactions.
In addition, the product is actively used in hair care: it has a powerful therapeutic effect, helping to fight dandruff and inflammation on the scalp. Reviews of cajuput essential oil are recommendatory, consumers note a pleasant aroma from the product and its relatively low cost.
