Buchu ( agothosma betulina)

Botanical description:

The oil is extracted by steam distillation of the leaves of the buchu shrub.

Therapeutic properties:

• Antiseptic
• Anti-arthritic
• Antirheumatic
• Carminative
• Digestive
• Diuretic
• Insecticide
• Tonic

Indications:

Arthritis, aches, cellulite, cuts, constipation, fever, wounds, loss of appetite, nausea, flatulence, indigestion, vomiting, drowsiness, headaches, water retention, excess fat and salt, detoxifying.

Blends well with:

Cedar wood, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Precautions:

This oil is considered toxic and should be used in very small quantities and diluted in a carrier oil. Avoid during pregnancies.

This site is for information purposes only. Please check with a certified aromatherapist and read the precautions and contra indications before starting a treatment.

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