Botanical Name
Brachylaena hutchinsii / Brachylaena huillensis
*Muhuhu is not a true sandalwood. While it is commonly referred to as African Sandalwood, it is derived from the Silver Oak Tree or the Muhugwe Tree, which is botanically distinct from true sandalwood (Santalum album). Although African Muhuhu oil shares some aromatic similarities with sandalwood, it does not possess the same depth and character. It is often used as a lower cost alternative in perfumery. See also Amyris essential oil.
There isn’t a substantial amount of therapeutic evidences for Muhuhu essential oil, so while I am intrigued with this oil, I use it more in experimental applications and when there is more supporting documentation and reputable anecdotal evidence I will use Muhuhu in consequential aromatherapy blends.
Plant Family
Asteraceae
Country of Origin
Africa
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Heartwood
Color
Orange – Amber
Consistency
Medium – Thick
Perfumery Note
Base
Strength of Initial Aroma
Light – Medium
Aromatic Description
Muhuhu Essential Oil has an aroma that is woody and slightly sweet or balsamic with subtle characteristics that are can similarly be compared to a combination of Amyris, Virginian Cedarwood and Buddha Wood.
Possible Substitute Oils
Blends Well With
GRAS status
Muhuhu Essential Oil Uses
Calming, grounding, meditative, relaxing, sedating, spiritual
Major Constituents of Muhuhu Essential Oil
- a-Amorphene
- Brachyl oxide
- Copaenol
- Copaenal
- Gamma-Cadinene
- A-Calacorene
- Ylangenal
- Cubebol
Recommended Dilution Range
5% – neat
Muhuhu Essential Oil Safety Information
Tisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions when using Muhuhu Essential Oil. Reading Tisserand and Young’s complete profile is recommended. Source: Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 355.
Muhuhu Essential Oil References
- Tony Burfield, Natural Aromatic Materials: Odours & Origins, Second Edition (Tampa, FL: The Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 2016), 242.
- Steffen Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin (Reprint Edition. Elizabeth, NJ: Pathfinder., 2017), 421.
- Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 355.
General Safety Information
Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
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