Characteristics
- INCI
- Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
- Ru.
- Cajeput Essential Oil, Melaleuca Minor
- CAS
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85480-37-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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287-316-4
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- perfuming
Description
The essential oil coming from a tree that belongs to the same family as more skincare-famous Melaleuca Alternifolia, aka Tea Tree. The main component of the Cajeput Oil is 1,8-Cineole (about 65%), that has antiviral, antimicrobial as well as penetration enhancerabilities.
On the con side, topical use of 1,8-Cineole has local irritant properties and can induce edema so the pros might not worth the cons especially if your skin is sensitive.
Evidence & Research on Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil
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1
Farag, R. S., et al. "Chemical and biological evaluation of the essential oils of different Melaleuca species." Phytotherapy Research 18.1 (2004): 30-35.Find in PubMed
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2
Santos, F. A., and V. S. N. Rao. "Antiinflammatory and antinociceptive effects of 1, 8-cineole a terpenoid oxide present in many plant essential oils." Phytotherapy research 14.4 (2000): 240-244.Find in PubMed
Products with Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil (16 total)
Most often found in Tuel products (4 items)
