Cajeput

Melaleuca minor, M. cajeputi, M. leucadedron var. cajeputi  is distilled from the leaves, buds and twigs.    A cousin of Tea Tree, but is chemically more like Eucalyptus.   Has a fresh, camphorous aroma with a slight fruity note-- stated to resemble the combined fragrance of camphor, rosemary, and cardamom. Called White Wood, White Tea Tree, Punk Tree and Swamp Tea Tree. Used in throat lozenges, gargles, soaps, cosmetics, detergents and perfumes.   An ingredient in Tiger Balm muscle rub and  Olbas Oil decongestant.   At around $5 an ounce, it should be in everyone's arsenal of oils! 

CAUTIONS: Possible skin irritation; could be sensitizing. Better suited for diffusing or inhalation. Do not diffuse near or apply to the face of children 6 years of age or younger.

 CHARACTER:  "Bright Escape" Yang (leaning toward neutral), Brightening, encouraging, forward drawing, freeing, don't look back. “Cool headed clarity”  

GEMS: Lemon Chrysoprase, Ruby Zoisite, Water Jade, Obsidian, Unakite, Green Tourmaline, Leopardskin, Aventurine, Apatite, Seraphinite, Sodalite

ETHERIC COLORS:  Pale Blue, Aqua

NOTE:    Middle

CHAKRA:  Third Eye, Throat

PERFUME NOTE: Top         

ELEMENT:  Air, Water     

ASTRO:  Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 1, Wind and Mist

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Oxide

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Calm, confident, balanced, clears mind and thoughts

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Stress, torturous trauma, rage, helplessness, guilt or shame, drowsiness, 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: respiratory ailments, viral infections, flu, rheumatism, insect bites (especially fire ants), oily skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne, arthritis, muscle aches and pains, catarrh, cough, sinusitis, sore throat, urinary infection, improve circulation, neuralgia, cuts, wounds, fever, varicose veins, intestinal problems, period pains, neuralgia, cold sore, gout, lice

PROPERTIES; Expectorant, antiseptic, insect repellant, Antimicrobial, antispasmodic, balsamic, carminative, decongestant, diaphoretic, Mildly analgesic, febrifuge, insecticide, sudorific, vermifuge, stimulant

OTHER USES: Add to washing machine cycle, hand sanitizer, add to skin washes, keep ants away, mouthwash and antiseptic gargle, disinfect toothbrush

BLENDS CONTAINING:   Rain Cove,  Way of the Leaf, 

BLENDS WELL WITH:  Cedarwood; Clove Bud; Cistus; Oregano; Rosemary; Thyme, Eucalyptus, geranium, clove, bergamot, lavender

Chemical Constituents:  Cineol (up to 65%), terpineol, terpinyl acetate, pinene, cadinene, limonene, cymene

ARCHETYPES:   HEALER, CHILD (ALL), ATHLETE, ENVIRONMENTALIST, WANDERER, WORKAHOLIC, HERBAL PHYSICIAN, AIR ALCHEMIST, BREATH KEEPER

PERSONALITY: 

+ They learn from what happens. Every experience is a benefit. 

+ They find pleasure in life.  Brings fresh perspective.

+ Helpful to those who are afraid and stuck, to help them "accelerate out of danger" and take swift and decisive action to escape from their current predicaments.

+ Hard worker

+ Their hearts are connected in some way to the natural world. They love being out in nature.

+ Like the Tea Tree, they have no hidden motives.  Direct, encouraging, instills inspiration in others. However, occasionally their directness can "rub" others the wrong way.  Clears tension without drama.

+ Very much a natural athlete, love the exertion, especially in outside sports.

+Supporting—people flock around for emotional support

+Mild mannered, at ease around children and elderly

- If negative, it's easy for them to forget about themselves, because they are such hard workers.

(Updated Feb. 17, 2026)