Illuminate your senses with Luminous Leleshwa Essential Oil, also known as African Wild Sage, Wild Camphor Bush, Hottentot Tobacco, or Mikalambati in Swahili. Wild-crafted from the sage-like leaves of Kenya’s highlands, this essential oil has been cherished for generations as a purifying, deodorizing, and clarifying botanical treasure.
The camphorous, herbaceous aroma refreshes the mind, clears stagnant energies, and purifies the body and environment. Perfect for diffusing, topical application (diluted), or ceremonial use, Leleshwa brings a clean, uplifting clarity wherever it is employed.
Botanical Information
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Botanical Name: Tarchonanthus camphoratus
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Family: Asteraceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Part of Plant Distilled: Leaves
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Country of Origin: Kenya
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Cultivation Method: Wild-crafted
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Consistency: Thin viscosity
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Composition: 100% Tarchonanthus camphoratus
Scent Description
Sweet sage and camphor with wild, herbaceous undertones; bright, purifying, and clarifying.
Blends Well With
Hyssop, Thyme, Sage, Marjoram, Palo Santo, Frankincense, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar, Hay, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Spruce, Inula.
Uses
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Aromatherapy & Diffusion: Purifies rooms, clears stagnant energy, enhances focus and clarity.
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Skin Care: Dilute for acne-prone or deodorizing blends. Excellent in pits as a natural disinfecting deodorant.
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Breathing & Travel: Add to inhalers or spritz mists to clear airways and create a bug-free aura.
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Ceremonial: Use for smudging or sacred purification rituals.
Pro Tip: Combine with Frankincense or Palo Santo for a deeply grounding, clarifying ritual, or blend with citrus oils for an uplifting aromatic lift.
Spirit & Story
Wild-crafted by Maasai communities in Kenya, Leleshwa has been revered as a practical and potent aromatic herb for purification and protection. Its camphorous action clears the mind, refreshes the senses, and deodorizes naturally, making it a multi-use essential oil for body, mind, and space.
"Nothing much was known about the aromatic leaves other than, since time immemorial, the plant has been used by the Maasai as a natural deodorant."
~ Maggie Tisserand, Aromatherapy vs MRSA
Safety Note
Dilute before topical use. Avoid eyes and sensitive areas. Not recommended for children under 6, pregnant or nursing women without professional guidance.
Origin: Kenya | Extraction: Steam distilled | Cultivation: Wild
