Aromatic Description: Herbaceous and floral with a distinct camphoraceous top note. Aromatherapy Properties: (Uses) Tarchonanthus camphoratus (known as Camphor Bush for its scent or Leleshwa in Kenya) is a shrub or small tree native to eastern and Southern Africa and Arabia. The Leleshwa can reach up to 6 meters in height. The twigs and younger stems are white-felted as are the undersides of the leaves. The upper leaf surface is dark olive-green. Flowers are usually present from December to May (in South Africa) with cream colored panicles on a discoid head. Male flowering heads have several flowers whilst the female has only a few. The fruit is a dense and woolly. Blends well with: Lavender 40/42 Geranium Sandalwood East Indian Frankincense Cedarwood Atlas Ginger Clove Bud and Pine White Organic. History: This is the shrubby tree that gave Kileleshwa neighborhood its name. Today you will see the plant around Gilgil toll area and is endemic in Nakuru Laikipia Narok and Kajiado areas. Silky Scents Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy applications and recipes!