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Oleoresin
Bushman Candle
- Botanical name : Sarcocaulon Mossamedense
- Country of origin : Namibia
- Olfactory Family : Balsamic
- Harvester : IRDNC
- Harvested part : Resin
- Main application : Diffusion
Bushman Candle Oleoresin (Sarcocaulon Mossamedense) is unique. You will only find it in Namibia, more precisely in the Kaokoland desert where only the Himbas tribes are allowed to source it. Its fragrance is as amazing as captivating, and it will charm you with its benzoin and vanilla notes. A little marvel that goes perfectly with an oriental accord.
In its natural state, it is found as a glowing wax. It protects the Sarcocaulon from the extreme heat of the Namibian summer. The Himbas then harvest it by hand directly from the thorny shrub and sometimes from its base. It is an integral part of the daily life of the tribe who use it as a torch, spice for oryx meat and insect repellent.
Bushman Candle’s oleoresin is rich in coumarin. It would have a positive impact on blood and lymphatic drainage. This results in a nervous and muscular appeasement. Natural moisturizer, it is used in Southern Africa for its regenerating properties.
Olfactory description
Among the so-called “balsam” notes, Bushman Candle’s oleoresin has a golden place. Reminiscent firstly of Benzoin of Siam and Armenian paper, it becomes much more floral and refined. The heart is as resinous as waxy, and this honeyed note is adorned with a bewitching woody bark. Remaining of a total delicacy, the bottom embodies more and more the ancestral method of use of this natural “candle”. Smoky accents emanate crescendo, welcoming and luminous.
In perfume
Notes:
Heart, Base
Associations:
Rose for an Oriental accord
Black Oud for a leathery effect
Creations:
“Baume Infusion” – Geodora
Main emotions
Bushman Candle’s Oleoresin is somewhere between Benzoin and Vanilla with an higher rate in Vanillin than Benzoin. It is the product of the ‘Big Hug’, allowing us to fight our fears and anxieties. It also brings this joyful side.
Comforted, Joy
Indications
Fears
Anxiety
Lost
Instructions for use
a few drops on a ceramic pebble to place in a cupboard or living room
on a damp cloth, leave to infuse and inhale deeply several times a day
For more information, and to find out if an oil is right for you and the best way to use it, don’ t hesitate to contact an olfactotherapist.
Properties
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Little is known about the scientific properties of Bushman Candle’s oleoresin. It is currently being studied by specialists and concrete results should soon be available.
Instructions for use
For your own safety and that of your loved ones, consult an aromatherapy professional.
General Characteristics
Type of cultivation: Wild Picking
Harvest: October to January
Extraction method: Infusion extraction in ethanol solution
Production capacity: A few kilos per year
Product complies with the following guidelines: ECOCERT, COSMOS, NATRUE, NOP, NPA
Type of product: Oleoresin 100% natural – 75% vol. alcohol
Main components
Vanilline: 0,3 %
Coumarin: <0,1%
Organoleptic characteristics
Reddish-ochre oil
Vanilla and benzoin scent
Mobile liquid appearance
Physical characteristics
Density: 0.8745
Flash Point: 18°C
Allergens
Isoeugenol
Vanillin
Coumarin
Product references
Cas Number: 1365254-19-8
Batch Number: BCR/NAM/BEH/0324
Shelf life: end 2027
Conservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and to the gradual evaporation of their constituents. It is therefore essential to store them in a tightly-sealed glass or aluminum bottle at a temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
Before using essential oils, be sure to read the instructions for use.
Danger
Highly flammable liquid and vapour / May cause skin allergy / Causes serious eye irritation / Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects / Keep out of reach of children / Do not use on pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 6 years of age
The information provided on the Le Sourceur website is intended for informational purposes only. It is based on laboratory research and books published by health professionals, but in no way replaces a doctor’s prescription. Le Sourceur declines all responsibility in the event of self-medication.
On Internet
Films
Sur la Piste des senteurs : “Namibie, la myrrhe des Himbas” – Production: Jangal Films
On Books
Rêver un autre Monde – Illustrator JEF/Author: Stéphane Piquart – 2011
Namibia – Author: Stéphane Piquart – Illustrator: Albin de la Simone – Publisher: Journal d’un anosmique
Thanks
Kathy Vandevelde for her olfactotherapy expertise
Adrien Blanc for his perfume expertise
Aurore Jouan for her olfactotherapy expertise
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