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| + | Other Names : Brachyleana hutchinsi, African Sandalwood, Muhuqwe<br>The Muhuhu Tree grows in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and is harvested primarily for wood carvings, furniture and construction because of its durability and natural colored marble grain design when polished. High quality Muhuhu essential oil is rare because Brachyleana hutchinsii trees are becoming fewer every year with harvest primarily for furniture and crafts coupled with few skilled distillers producing essential oil. | ||
==Special Precautions of Muhuhu== | ==Special Precautions of Muhuhu== | ||
* Safe when properly diluted and used at 2% or less in non-sensitized individuals. | * Safe when properly diluted and used at 2% or less in non-sensitized individuals. | ||
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* Because it is midly astringent Muhuhu is seen beneficial for acne and oily skin. | * Because it is midly astringent Muhuhu is seen beneficial for acne and oily skin. | ||
* Muhuhu essential oil can be used for grounding and meditation practices, as the oil possesses calming, sedative, and root chakra balancing properties. Muhuhu is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting an overall tranquil state of being. | * Muhuhu essential oil can be used for grounding and meditation practices, as the oil possesses calming, sedative, and root chakra balancing properties. Muhuhu is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting an overall tranquil state of being. | ||
| + | * antimicrobial and aphrodisiac properties. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 25 March 2017
Other Names : Brachyleana hutchinsi, African Sandalwood, Muhuqwe
The Muhuhu Tree grows in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and is harvested primarily for wood carvings, furniture and construction because of its durability and natural colored marble grain design when polished. High quality Muhuhu essential oil is rare because Brachyleana hutchinsii trees are becoming fewer every year with harvest primarily for furniture and crafts coupled with few skilled distillers producing essential oil.
Special Precautions of Muhuhu
- Safe when properly diluted and used at 2% or less in non-sensitized individuals.
- Use in moderation as sensitivities have been reported with excess use when applied the skin or mucous membranes.
- If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult physician.
Health benefits and uses of Muhuhu
Properties: Antifungal, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antibacterial, Cicatrizing, Cooling, Grounding, Sedative, and Warming
- Muhuhu is high in sesquiterpenes, which gives the oil emollient, tonic, sedative, and powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
- Muhuhu essential oil can be rubbed on the chest area to help with issues associated with the respiratory tract, including inflammation, chronic infection, and coughs.
- For skincare purposes, Muhuhu Essential Oil assists with dry and dehydrated skin, acne or oily skin, and skin inflammation and infection. Add Muhuhu as a base for skin and facial care blends.
- Because it is midly astringent Muhuhu is seen beneficial for acne and oily skin.
- Muhuhu essential oil can be used for grounding and meditation practices, as the oil possesses calming, sedative, and root chakra balancing properties. Muhuhu is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression, while promoting an overall tranquil state of being.
- antimicrobial and aphrodisiac properties.
