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Pure Afro Umhlonyane Zengana (African Wormwood) Essential Oil

Pure Afro Umhlonyane Zengana (African Wormwood) Essential Oil

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Size: 5ml
INCI: Artemisia afra leaf oil

Pure Afro Umhlonyane Zengana Essential Oil is a certified organic essential oil steam distilled from Artemisia afra, one of Southern Africa’s most recognised traditional aromatic plants. It has a camphoraceous, herbaceous scent that feels fresh, strong, and deeply botanical, making it especially suited to steam rituals, diffusers, massage blends, and natural home care uses.

♡ Why we love it: This is a beautiful indigenous oil with real character. Its fresh herbal aroma feels both practical and rooted in tradition, which makes it especially appealing for seasonal rituals, aromatic cleansing blends, and everyday botanical use.

This product is certified: Organic.

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  • Botanical Name: Artemisia afra
  • Form: Essential oil
  • Country Of Origin: South Africa
  • Suitable For: Aromatic Use
  • Certified organic
  • 100% pure
  • Aroma Profile: Camphoraceous, herbaceous
  • Naturally antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
  • Acts as a natural insect repellent
  • Add to a bowl of steaming water for an aromatic inhalation ritual
  • Use in a diffuser to create a fresh, herbaceous atmosphere
  • Blend into massage oils or balms for body care
  • Include in natural insect-repelling sprays or moth-repellent blends
  • Use in traditional cleansing and wellness rituals

    This Product Is For:

  • People who enjoy strong herbaceous essential oils
  • Aromatherapy users drawn to traditional Southern African botanicals
  • Makers creating steam blends, massage oils, and natural home care products
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Anyone looking for a soft floral or sweet citrus scent
  • Customers wanting a ready-to-use roll-on, spray, or balm
  • Shoppers who prefer mild or barely noticeable aromatics
  • For inhalation, add a few drops to hot water and breathe in the vapour carefully.
  • For topical use, always dilute with a suitable carrier oil first.
  • Add to your diffuser for a fresh herbal room aroma.
  • Blend into natural household or insect-repelling sprays where appropriate.
  • For external use only
  • Always dilute before applying to the skin
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or for use on young children
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Keep bottle tightly sealed between uses

Q: What does Umhlonyane essential oil smell like?
A: It has a fresh, camphoraceous, strongly herbaceous aroma with a very traditional botanical character.

Q: Can I use this in home care blends?
A: Yes, it can be included in suitable natural household and insect-repelling blends where a fresh herbal scent is wanted.

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

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Produced in South Africa
Natural Origin
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