Buchu
Price range: $25.00 through $45.00
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Product Description
Buchu Oil (Agathosma betulina)
Sweet alluring Buchu oil produced of leaves from S. Africa, Buchu leaves are historically used for colds, digestive problems, urinary tract infections.
- Anti-microbial
- Digestive Aid
- Diuretic
- Gout/Rheumatism
- Inflamed Joints
- Insecticide
- Not Recommended For Internal Use
Aromatic Scent: Sweetly intoxicating, hints of mint, black currant and cool garden wafts.
How to Use
- Diffuse into the environment to purify and invoke a sense of dreaminess
- Infuse 0.5-1% into a carrier oil and massage over the belly for upset stomach
- Massage diluted oil into joints/swelling (ie. gout/arthritis)
- Not for everyday topical use
Precautions
Buchu is not recommended for internal use and may be toxic at larger doses. Avoid use during pregnancy. Undiluted use may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Not suggested in aromatherapy.
Blends Well With: Amyris, Arborvitae, Benzoin, Cedar, Frankincense, Ginger, Silver Fir, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Mugwort, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pink Lotus Absolute, Rosewood, Royal Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tagetes, Valerian Root and Ylang Ylang
Cultivation: Unsprayed
Country of Origin: S. Africa
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Parts of Plant Used: Leaves
Terpenes: diosphenol, para-diosphenol, limonene, menthone, cis-mercaptone, iso-menthone, iso-pulegone, pulegone, and trans-mercaptone.
Dr. Nick's Notes
Buchu is a powerful plant that has an intoxicating essential oil with interesting properties. Buchu oil is thick, red and pungent – slightly minty with a black currant characteristic. Historically this plant has been steeped into a tea and used as a stomachic, to treat cystitis and urinary tract infections, as an antiseptic and to reduce symptoms of gout and arthritis.
Buchu essential oil is not used in aromatherapy even though the leaves are known to be quite medicinal due to the toxic ketone pulgenone. Pulgenone is contraindicated in pregnancy and also known to be toxic at higher doses. Being unclear about any safe internal usage (what would be a safe dosage?), it’s best to leave this one out of your medicinal essential oil kit.
Uses with the essential oil may include: topical use on swollen joints/gout, infused into a spray as an insecticide and room purifier. The energetics of buchu essential oil are slightly dreamy, intoxicating and I find them to be worth experimenting with other oils and non-topically. I would say that the fragrance profile is truly unique and is deeply intriguing!
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We consciously source all our ingredients from Organic, Wildcrafted and/or Unsprayed (Pesticide-free) farms & distilleries. We then enhance these premium ingredients through our unique proprietary process to bring each of our formulations into their highest expression. You can really smell, feel, sense, and experience the difference!
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** The information provided on this page is intended for educational and informational purposes only and reflects historical, cultural, and experiential perspectives. This product has not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences may vary. Always use personal discernment and consult a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
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