Pure Indigenous Organic African Wormwood (Artemisia afra) Essential Oil
Pure Indigenous Organic African Wormwood (Artemisia afra) Essential Oil
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Pure Indigenous Organic African Wormwood Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from Artemisia afra, a grey-green shrub native to South Africa. It is valued in aromatherapy for its fresh, herbaceous scent and is often used in crisp, clean-smelling blends for home and evening routines. The aroma feels lively and clarifying, making it especially useful when you want a fresher, greener profile in a diffuser or well-diluted body blend. This is a concentrated essential oil and must be diluted before skin use.
♡ Why we love it: African Wormwood has a clean, vivid herbal character that feels practical and easy to work with. It adds real freshness to home blends and pairs beautifully with citrus and pine when you want something crisp rather than sweet.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Artemisia afra
- Country Of Origin: South Africa
- Form: Liquid essential oil
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, clarifying
- Solubility: Oil soluble, not water soluble
- Suitable For: Aromatherapy and diluted cosmetic use
- Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight
- Organic: Yes
- 100% Pure
- Steam Distilled
What it's used for
- Diffuse for a fresh, clearing atmosphere
- Add to steam inhalation routines
- Blend into diluted chest or pulse-point oils
- Use in natural home projects such as insect-repellent style sprays
- Pair with citrus or pine oils in clean-smelling blends
- Add to cupboard sachet projects or home fragrance blends
Who it's for
- Essential oil users who enjoy crisp herbaceous aromas
- People building practical home or diffuser blends
- Makers formulating fresh-smelling sprays or diluted body oils
- Anyone looking for a certified organic South African essential oil
- Direct undiluted skin use
- Water-based use without a solubiliser
- Anyone looking for a sweet floral essential oil
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How to use
- As a Diffuser Oil: Add 3-5 drops to a water-based diffuser and adjust to room size.
- As A Steam Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops to a bowl of hot water and inhale with eyes closed.
- As a Topical Blend: Dilute to 1-2% in a carrier oil for adult use before applying to chest, back, or pulse points.
- For Home Projects: Blend into insect-repellent style sprays or similar aromatic home uses with suitable formulation support.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Do not ingest
- Always dilute before skin application
- Patch test before first use
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
Faqs
Q: What does African Wormwood smell like?
A: It has a fresh, herbaceous aroma with a crisp, green character.
Q: Can I use it in a steam inhalation?
A: Yes. The supplied directions include steam inhalation using 1-2 drops in hot water with eyes closed.
Q: Is this certified organic?
A: Yes. The product is presented as organic, and the source copy confirms certified organic status.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

Wilde Als has been in my family garden for generations, and we know its medicine so well. I used this oil in a homemade ointment for my mom's feet, and the aches go away within minutes. Very authentic product, bless the integrity of this company.
purest quality oil, I am using it in FCO in my belly button to remove parasites
Love the fresh smell of this oil, and it has so many uses. Looking forward to using it in various applications!
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