The natural, pleasant insect repellent. |
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DISTRIBUTIONColeonema album is found in the mountain and coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa. EXTRACTIONEssential oil by steam distillation of stem and leaves. Sustainably wild-crafted. DESCRIPTION OF THE OILCape May oil is clear in colour with a fresh herby fragrance and an interesting pepper note. The fragrance is typical of the Cape fynbos. MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTSMyrcene, phellandrene, pinene, ocimene, germacrene-D. FLAVOURSOpen for experimentation. FRAGRANCEHas an attractive fruity/flowery and pepper note fragrance. TRADITIONAL USESThere are many confirmed reports of the leaves being used as an insect repellent. Campers rub their bedding with the twigs to repel mosquitoes and ants. A wash made from the leaves is used as a deodorant, and fishermen traditionally rub their hands on the leaves to remove the fishy smell of bait. The leaves add fragrance to pot pourris. There is also anecdotal evidence that leaves added to bath water aids relaxation. AROMATHERAPYPROPERTIES: Antiseptic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, sedative, restorative. USES: Colds, flu, sore throat, insect repellent, water retention, relaxing, nervous tension. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: None known. BLENDS: Angelica, basil, bergamot, Cape chamomile, clary sage, fennel, geranium, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, vetivert, ylang-ylang. GENERAL USES: |