CAPE MAY (Coleonema album) also called “Wild buchu” (not the same oil as Buchu)

Steam distilled in South Africa and Madagascar from the stems and leaves of the shrub.

SAFETY: Avoid with small children, during pregnancy and lactation.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in African herbal medicine, especially Hottentot and Sotho tribes.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Relieves pain of arthritis, rheumatism, back ache, muscle pain and cramping (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic)
• Reduces fever, helps relieve cold and flu symptoms, sore throat pain (Antiseptic)
• Gentle diuretic, moves water out of tissues-good for swelling, edema, water retention (Diuretic, detoxifier, astringent)
• Nervous system relaxant, useful for bathing to reduce tension and warm muscles
• Repels mosquitos and ants
• Used by fishermen in Africa to remove the odor of bait from skin, removes strong odors like fish and onions (Deodorant)
• Systems: Immune, muscular-skeletal, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Reduces self judgement
• Provides protection from negativity of others
• Encourages positive and gentle communication
• Chakra: