Bulbine Frutescens

What is it?

A succulent plant native to South Africa, traditionally applied to wounds, burns and skin irritation; the leaf sap is a common ingredient in South African skincare and after-sun products.

What does it do?

Wound-healing/soothing botanical -- comparative lab studies found B. frutescens leaf extract promoted keratinocyte migration in an in vitro scratch assay and achieved the highest tissue regeneration (90%) among five compared Bulbine species in a zebrafish caudal-fin regeneration model, consistent with its traditional use for treating wounds.

Real products containing this

• Bulbine Frutescens Healing Gel — Afari
• Anti-Inflammatory Body Oil — Afari

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