Organic cultivation
We have more than 25 years of cultivation experience and since 1994 we have grown a vast range of medicinal plants on our organically-certified farm, Waterkloof. These are used in our herbal medicines or exported as raw materials.
Research and development
We do research and development of specialised cultivation methods or gene-pool selection for our clients and have experience of bio-dynamic farming methods.
Botanical raw material sourcing
What is not grown on Waterkloof is either harvested sustainably from the wild, or is grown in carefully selected cultivation projects in other parts of South Africa and Africa. Parceval has set up cultivation projects from the mist belt of Kwazulu Natal to the dry scrubland of Namibia.
Regulatory compliance
Our practices comply with Good Agricultural and Collecting Practices (GACP) and we ensure that our suppliers also adhere to these guidelines.
Plant Profile
Plant: Agathosma betulina
Agathosma has a long history of traditional use and is popular for its pungent aroma. It is used as an herbal tea, for its essential oil and has many medicinal benefits, including skin care.
Common name:
Buchu
Region:
Western Cape
Plant part used:
Fresh or dried leaves and smaller stalks
Details:
Agathosma is a multi-stemmed, re-sprouting shrub with broad leaves and flowers that are star-shaped with white or pale purple petals. The leaves contain the aromatic essential oil in clearly visible oil glands.
Agathosma has been used to treat urinary or stomach problems, as well as for cleaning and treating wounds. Traditionally it was also popular as a deodorant or insect repellent, or as a natural moisturiser together with animal or plant fats.
Parceval offers Agathosma betulina as a tincture and in its cosmetic range, Flora Africana, in a clay or hydroglycerite form.
Plant List
Plant material we can source
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