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Buchu Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 3.7 / 5 (Based on 3 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Agathosma capensis

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: South Africa

Description: Native to South Africa, this heath-like evergreen, aromatic shrub has simple wrinkled leaves about 1 cm (0.5 inch) long. It has conspicuous oil glands that release a strong, blackcurrant-like aroma. The delicate stem bears five-petal white flowers with purple anthers that appear in the spring.

Color: Slight greenish to pale yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: Buchu Essential Oil has an antiseptic action on the urinary system and is beneficial to inflammation of the urethra, cystitis, mild prostatitis, and other bladder problems. It has anti-inflammatory properties, aiding conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis and sprains.

Consistency: Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang .

Aromatic Scent: Buchu oil has a distinctive scent that is described as minty and fruity.

History: The indigenous people first introduced buchu as a medicinal plant to the European settlers at the Cape. The use of the plant subsequently spread to Europe and America where it was used extensively as a medicine. In 1821 buchu was included in the British Pharmacopoeia as a diuretic. Very little buchu is cultivated; most of the world’s supply is obtained from bushes that grow wild in the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa.

Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy. It can be over stimulating on the kidneys. Use with caution due to the pulegone content.

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Submited By: Mark from New York, New York on 03/24/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Wonderful stuff, very strong top/mid note with a juicy-fruity-minty odor which is difficult to characterize and very distinctive. Minty orange Jello with a juicy skunk undertone. Love it or hate it, this is a high-quality oil and will probably blend with anything orange does.
Submited By: Carolyn from Los Angeles, California on 02/28/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
Rating:

This oil definitely does have a skunk weed scent to it which I personally do find offensive. Slight hint of mint, but no noticeable fruitiness. This oil may have useful therapeutic uses but I find the scent intolerable.
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 01/23/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
Rating:

This oil has a skunky weed scent to it. Although it is not offensive just very EARTHY. I can see this blending well with many "temple" type of scents. I make some blends for bladder control and also use for muscular strains. Great quality as usual from ND!