African botanicals are deep-rooted in tradition as the sources of medicine and good health. 

Water conservation in African ingredient sourcing is a priority that carries with it an environmental responsibility and an essential element of sustainable economic development in the continent.

Aromatherapy, the traditional therapy of essential oils and other plant extracts, gained much popularity in holistic healing and has been used for thousands of years. Although many regions of the world have helped develop Aromatherapy, the African continent offers perhaps the greatest diversity in traditional and modern botanicals. This article sheds light on the huge contribution of African botanicals to Aromatherapy by revealing their origins, characteristics, uses, and the scientific basis of their efficacy.