Essential Oil of the Month: Cajeput
Cajeput, melaleuca cajuputi, is in the same family as Tea Tree. It contains a high percentage of limonene, making it useful for digestive complaints, cleaning products, outdoor annoyances and upper respiratory support. When seasonal illnesses are threatening, Cajeput is a wonderful choice for the diffuser. The scent is both energizing and mood uplifting. It relieves drowsiness and is perfect for when you need a mental pick-me-up. Native to Indonesia, Cajeput has been historically used there for treatment of colds and flu, headaches, rheumatism and a variety of other ailments. It is one of the key ingredients in the popular product "Tiger Balm", a rub for sore muscles and joints.
DIY Essential Oil "Tiger Balm"
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1/4 cup olive oil
1 ounce beeswax pellets
10 drops camphor essential oil
9 drops peppermint essential oil
7 drops cajeput essential oil
5 drops cinnamon essential oil
5 drops clove essential oil
Gently melt the olive oil with the beeswax in a double boiler. Once melted, let cool a few minutes. Add the essential oils and stir with a chopstick. Pour into a glass jar. Let cool completely, then set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Store in a cool, dry place. Rub a small amount on the affected area for instant relief from sore muscles, headaches, sinuses, colds, etc.
via themiracleofessentialoils
1/4 cup olive oil
1 ounce beeswax pellets
10 drops camphor essential oil
9 drops peppermint essential oil
7 drops cajeput essential oil
5 drops cinnamon essential oil
5 drops clove essential oil
Gently melt the olive oil with the beeswax in a double boiler. Once melted, let cool a few minutes. Add the essential oils and stir with a chopstick. Pour into a glass jar. Let cool completely, then set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Store in a cool, dry place. Rub a small amount on the affected area for instant relief from sore muscles, headaches, sinuses, colds, etc.
