Cajeput twig, Hydrolat (Melaleuca leucadendron) - OFLORALE

Cajeput: A purifying plant with multiple uses

Native to the tropical regions of Australia and Southeast Asia, cajeput is a plant prized for its purifying properties. Used in traditional medicine to soothe the respiratory tract and in cosmetics for its antiseptic benefits, cajeput hydrosol is now being rediscovered for its ability to purify and revitalize.

Cajeput: A stimulant for the skin and respiratory tract Cajeput branches contain active compounds, such as cineole, which give it purifying and stimulating properties. In cosmetics, cajeput hydrosol is particularly appreciated for purifying problem skin. When diffused, it helps clear the respiratory tract and stimulate the mind.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Melaleuca leucadendron
• Part used: Twigs
• Other names: Cajeput, melaleuca
• Names in other languages: Cajeput tree (English), Cajeputbaum (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional culture
• Place of production: Asia
• INCI designation: Melaleuca Leucadendron Water

Benefits of cajeput branch hydrosol

• In cosmetics: This hydrosol is an excellent purifier for oily and acne-prone skin. It cleanses the skin while promoting the healing of imperfections.
• For health: Used to clear the respiratory tract, cajeput hydrosol is a good support in cases of colds and mild respiratory infections.
• Emotional well-being and chakra: Associated with the throat chakra, this hydrosol stimulates communication and promotes self-expression.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Purifying lotion: Apply cajeput hydrosol to a cotton pad to cleanse and balance blemish-prone skin.
• Care for oily hair: Use the hydrosol in rinse water after shampooing to purify the scalp and reduce excess sebum.

For health:

• Respiratory inhalation: Dilute the hydrosol in hot water and inhale to clear the respiratory tract in case of congestion.
• Care of small wounds: Apply the hydrosol directly to superficial wounds to promote healing.

Emotional well-being

• Diffusion to clarify the mind: Diffuse cajeput hydrosol in a room to purify the atmosphere and stimulate concentration.
• Revitalizing bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to bath water for a stimulating and invigorating effect.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Julia Lawless' Encyclopedia of Essential Oils : A comprehensive work to discover the benefits of essential oils and hydrosols.
• Aromatherapy and beauty care by Lydia Bosson: A reference for exploring the use of hydrosols in cosmetics and daily care.
• Everyday aromatherapy by Dominique Baudoux: A practical guide to learning how to use essential oils and hydrosols for health and well-being.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.