Agathosma bifida – Mountain Buchu (Eng.);
Bergboegoe (Afr.); Buchu (San); Red stalk Buchu (Eng.)
100% pure and natural essential oil
Undiluted
Single origin and source
Harvest and distillation occurs at most times of the year
Method of extraction: steam distillation
Plant part: leaf and stem
Provenance
A fragrant fynbos plant that occurs naturally in the mountains of the South Western Cape.
Exclusively grown for Cape Fynbos Oils in the Koue Bokkeveld,
Western Cape South Africa
Indication
Buchu has been traditionally used to treat inflammation, kidney and urinary tract infections, as a diuretic and as a stomach tonic.
Aromatic profile
Spicey, yet delicate
How to use
Add a drop of oil into the palms of the hands and inhale to activate the senses, or dilute a few drops into a carrier oil (olive, moringa, baobab) and massage into the lower back area for kidney support.
Points of interest
Buchu oil has been approved in the USA as a food flavouring agent, at concentrations of up to 0.002% (15.4 ppm). The oil is also listed by the Council of Europe as a natural source of food flavouring (category N3) GR17