Melissa Saayman is the producer of the African Tree Essences and co-founder of Platbos Forest Reserve. It is her great love and privilege to share the healing of the forest via these unique tree essences. Melissa has lived and worked at Platbos Forest since 2005 and is passionate about protecting, rehabilitating and raising awareness of the importance of this old-growth forest. The African Tree Essences are made from the flowers of the major tree species of Platbos, a magical forest at the foot of Africa. Order from our Stockists or contact us directly for more information.

Forest Therapy at Your Finger Tips Created beneath the magical and ancient canopy of Platbos Forest, they are solarized infusions of the forest’s tree and fynbos flowers. Known as vibrational remedies, they bring balance to the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies.

Platbos: Africa’s Southernmost Forest is an old-growth forest with existing trees of over 1000 years of age, growing within this archeological treasure-chest that holds the clues to our cultural and spiritual origins. To enter the forest is to enter a world of enchantment.

Solarized colour tinctures. Also known as hydrochromatic therapy. Being vibratory in nature; they do not have a visible colour yet hold the therapeutic frequencies of each specific colour ray. These are created in a natural clearing in the forest with the sun’s rays to potentize them.