[Sca-cooks] Tiger Balm Question

[jenne at fiedlerfamily.net]

> If memory serves:  cajeput = melaluca = tea tree oil, native to Australia.  Good
> stuff though.
> <http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoilsaf/cajeput.asp>

Nope, doesn't look like it's the same as tea tree. Cajeput is apparently
from a related tree, but definitely not Old World. :)

Tea tree is apparently:  Melaleuca alternifolia
While Cajeput is:  Melaleuca leucadendron

It's important to know the difference 'cos Tea Tree Oil is supposed to be
safe to apply undiluted even on broken skin, while Cajeput -- it's in the
Fighter Massage oil as specific for sore muscles-- and sore muscle rub
stuff shouldn't be applied on broken skin!

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