This erect woody shrub, bears small yellowish-white flowers clustered into dense heads. Its hairy leaves have pronounced veins and a strong, aromatic lemon scent, giving the plant its common name. It grows widely across South Africa, particularly along the East Coast. Known as Lemon Bush or Cape Verbena, Fever Tea has traditionally been used for a wide range of ailments.
FRAGRANCE
Fresh and green, with a bright, zesty lemon character up front, layered with fruity, slightly sweet undertones — hints of citrus and tropical fruit — and a peppery, herbaceous finish. Bold, vibrant, and unmistakably lemony.
Musukudu FEVER TEA 100% Essential Oil
Latin Name: Lippia Javanica
Family: Verbenaceae
Common Indigenous Names: Fever Tea/Lemon Bush/Cape Verbena (English), Musukudu, Bokhukhwane (Tswana), inZinziniba (Xhosa), umSuzwane (Zulu), Koorsbossie/Lemoenbossie (Afrikaans).
Uses: As cited in reputable literature, it has been most popularly used to help ease fever, persistent coughs, colds, and chest ailments, and is also traditionally used for skin rashes, head lice, stomach problems, headaches, and to soothe sore muscles. Its strong fragrance also makes it an effective natural insect repellent, particularly against moths and mosquitoes.
This information is shared for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
Quirky Indigenous Uses:
- Believed to offer protection against dog bites, crocodiles, and lightning
- Traditionally used as a cleanser after contact with a corpse
Extraction: Steam-distilled
5 ml
