Buchu Betulina

Buchu Betulina (South Africa). Original African natural product, packaged in Switzerland

Buchu Betulina History

Buchu is a small evergreen shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family.
It bears white, star-like flowers. The essential oil is extracted from its small, 1cm long leaves by steam distillation.
Buchu is a native South African plant and was traditionally used by the indigenous Khoi-San who mixed the leaves with sheep fat as an ointment. Later the plant raised European’s interest for perfumery/fragrance application.

Method of use

Pilani refers to ancient African traditions by recommending Buchu Betulina as an essential oil. Due to the highly concentrated form of Buchu essential oil, this product is mainly sold to professionals such as pharmacists, aromatherapists and cosmetic institutes.
Buchu essential oil is for external use only and must be diluted at 3% or less in vegetal oil.

Buchu as a fragrance Minty, fruity, herbal

Buchu properties

Balancing effect for body and mind , e.g. in stressful conditions
Body : muscle tonic/relaxing
Mind : stimulating /calming

Applications

Body Massage
Recommended dosage : 3 drops for 50 ml of vegetal oil

Foot massage & Foot bath

Recommended dosage :

3 drops for 50 ml of vegetal oil for massage, or 3 drops in your foot bath. Buchu Betulina can be diluted in any vegetal oil for cosmetic use.

Storage / Handling

Store product in a cool, well ventilated area and protected from light.
Wear gloves when handling the product

Warnings

This product is inflammable. Keep away from potential ignition sources.
Do not bring the concentrated product in direct contact with skin or with eyes.
Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children.
Waste must be disposed in accordance with local environmental control regulations : Call your local community unit for waste disposal of hazardous waste or send product overlefts to Pilani.