Leleshwa

Tarchonanthus Camphoratus—steam distilled from the fresh leaves and flowers. Scent is herbaceous and floral with a  camphoraceous top note. It is known by many different names such as African Wild sage, Kanferbos, Wild Camphor Bush.  Hottentot Tobacco, Sage Wood, Wild Cotton, African Flea Bane.  Tribes in Kenya have used the tree for hundreds of years.

CAUTIONS:  Generally considered safe and non-toxic, it is highly concentrated and requires specific precautions, particularly for sensitive groups. Should always be mixed with a carrier oil to minimize the risk of skin sensitivity or irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects; do not dispose of it in waterways or drains.

  

CHARACTER:  “Desert Guardian”, calm resilience and quiet endurance, balance between rooted calm and flowing clarity. Alert, perceptive, and vigilant.

ETHERIC COLORS: Pale silver Green, Sage, Turquoise, Smoky blue 

CRYSTALS: Chrysoprase, Amazonite, Green Calcite, Clear Quartz, Turquoise, Kambaba Jasper, Leopardskin Jasper, Sage Amethyst, Silver Leaf Jasper  

CHAKRAS: Heart, Third Eye, Solar

ELEMENTS: Air and Fire

MUSICAL: E, B;  wind instruments, highland flute, distant horn echoing across open land     

PERFUME NOTE: Some say Base.  Other sources say Top to Middle. A very complex profile.

ASTROLOGICAL:  Mercury, Uranus, Virgo, Aquarius

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS: Sharper thinking, alert awareness, Restored personal space, clear boundaries, mental discipline, calm vigilance

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Mentally scattered, energetically drained by others, confused about direction, overly sensitive to environments

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:  Antiseptic Skin Cleanser, Acne, Dandruff(add to shampoo), Psoriasis, skin fungus, nail fungus, itching, athlete’s foot

PROPERTIES:  Insect Repellent, antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, deodorant, mucolytic, antifungal (possibly the most effective natural fungicide) available. Has been proven to be more effective than tea tree for helping cleanse the skin. 

CONSTITUENTS:  High in monoterpenols and compounds like fenchol, 1,8-cineole, and alpha-pinene. Despite its "Camphor Bush" name, it typically contains only 3–4.5% camphene, making it gentle enough for diffusion.

BLENDS WITH:  Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood, Ginger, Clove, Pine, Hyssop, Thyme, Sage, Marjoram, Palo Santo, Frankincense, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar,  Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Spruce.

BLENDS:  none yet

ARCHETYPES: PATHFINDER, WIND CLEANSER, WATCHER ON THE HILL 

PERSONALITY:

 +A quiet desert scout or guardian of sacred land. Fiercely protective of boundaries.  Deeply connected to nature.

+Drawn to vocations in the healing and therapy realms. Also protection of livestock and camps

+They can thrive in a chaotic environment. Calm under pressure.

+Alert and perceptive, generally an Empath.

+Emotionally balanced; no emotional drama.

+Sees far ahead and senses danger early.  Watchfulness rather than aggression.

"See clearly. Then choose calmly."