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This extremely potent oil comes from the African Wild Sage bush, which was considered a weed until observers noted wild animals such as water buffalo, elephants and rhinoceros rubbing their hides against the bush, whereupon it was discovered that the animals doing this were largely free of external parasites. Humans then began harvesting the oil for use in myriad ways: as insect repellent, itch relief, fungus fighter to name a few.
I have been battling a perplexing skin disorder on my arms, legs, hands and back. It first appeared just as a few spots on my legs back in July after I shaved with an old razor. I mistakenly assumed it was eczema or psoriasis and treated it as such, with varying degrees of success. About a week before Thanksgiving and all throughout Thanksgiving I experienced an undue amount of stress; my workload was extremely heavy and I was involved in two car accidents (Atlanta drivers are quite mad, literally!). Some itchy bumps appeared first on my arms and within days had spread to my thighs and back; still more spots appeared on my lower legs. The itching was intense and sleep was near impossible. Many nights I strapped ice packs on my legs. I went to a doctor who glanced briefly at a spot on my arm, proclaimed it a fungus and wrote out a prescription for GRIS-PEG ($250 w/o insurance) and a tiny tube of clotrimazole-betasomething ointment. I went through the $27 ointment in a day and a half and started using Lotrimin and 2 weeks later, still no relief with more spots appearing each day. I had ordered Leleshwa oil from S.O.N. months earlier out of curiosity but had no real use for it as I thought at the time it was mainly for contolling acne. I looked at the literature that came with it and saw that it can be used to fight fungus. I tried it on the spots: relief was immediate. But it was a small bottle and I used it up in 3 days. I ordered another one and it took over a week to arrive so I went back to Lotrimin which actually further aggravated my condition. I alternated that with some skin cream by Derma e called Skinbiotics which contains tea tree oil and oregano oil. Meanwhile I went to a real dermatologist with experience in fungal skin disorders who was shocked to learn that the other doctor never even took a biopsy of my skin. She took me off the GRIS-PEG and Lotrimin and prescribed 2 other medications plus a huge jar of Triamcinolone cream.
Now that my Leleshwa oil is here, I apply just a few drops on my afflicted skin with a thin layer of the cream over it. My skin is healing! I cannot describe what a relief it is. A few more notes on the Leleshwa oil: the scent is so powerful that I could smell it before I even opened the package. None had spilled out, it is just that potent-smelling. It does not burn going on which is wonderful as the lesions on my skin have been very red and inflamed. It feels very soothing and cooling, almost like mentholatum and indeed this Leleshwa is related to camphor. Another benefit I was not expecting: it discourages me from smoking. I have wanted to quit for some time now but become so anxiety ridden when I have tried that I only last about 3 days before I start smoking again. I can breathe better with this scent around me and feel more relaxed. After the initial overwhelming aroma dies down (takes about an hour) the scent becomes very pleasant and I love it now. You could even sprinkle a drop or two on your pillows at night to help with sleep.
The doctor still does not know exactly what is wrong with my skin; she took a biopsy and the results should be in within the week. So I would not rely on this alone to cure a severe skin problem, but you can sure use it safely for some relief until you get to a doctor. It is recommended that you dilute it with another oil (olive oil, almond oil or any carrier oil) but I used it straight with no ill effects. I would compare it favorably to tea tree oil and it can also be used for acne, antseptic purposes on wounds and mild burns and just plain old aromatherapy as the scent is actually quite uplifting. All the information I have learned about Leleshwa oil came from various websites, so if you want to learn more, just google it. I do highly recommend this oil but as S.O.N. is the only vendor on amazon who carries it, it is sometimes unavailable for periods of time. Animals know best: this is worth the wait!
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