Description Cajeput Essential Oil Stimulating – avoid use before bedtime. Medicinal Use: Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of acne and boils; for symptomatic relief of eczema and dermatitis; to help relieve joint and muscle pain associated with sprain, strain, and arthritis; and to help relieve colds and cough. Non-medicinal Use: Cajeput Essential Oil soothes insect bites and acts as a bug repellent. Blends Well With: Clary Sage, Clove, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang Latin: Melaleuca cajeputii Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cultivation: Certified Organic Plant Part: Leaf Country of Origin: Indonesia Aroma: Similar to camphor, slightly sweet Explore More: Essential Oils What is a Steam Distilled Essential Oil? The plant material, in this case, the leaves, is placed into a still; steam is then passed through, which causes the oil to vaporize, the mixture of steam and essential oil then passes through a series of cooling tubes in order to condense the mixture back to a liquid form. This distillate is then traditionally collected in a Florentine flask which further separates the essential oil from the water-based hydrosol. Traditionally, the majority of essential oils are steam distilled. Made in Canada using domestic and imported ingredients.