Omumbiri Resin
Meaning ❉ Omumbiri Resin is a fragrant oleoresin from the Commiphora wildii tree, traditionally used by Himba women in Namibia for protective and culturally significant textured hair care.
Namibian Myrrh
Meaning ❉ Namibian Myrrh, or Omumbiri, is a sacred resin from Commiphora wildii deeply intertwined with the Himba people's textured hair heritage and traditional care.
Commiphora Wildii
Meaning ❉ Commiphora wildii is an aromatic resin from the Namibian desert, deeply rooted in Himba ancestral hair care traditions for its protective and nurturing properties.
Otjize Rituals
Meaning ❉ The Otjize Rituals define a traditional Himba practice of applying a red ochre, butterfat, and aromatic resin paste to skin and textured hair for protection, beauty, and cultural identity.
Ethnobotany Namibia
Meaning ❉ Ethnobotany Namibia is the study of ancestral plant knowledge and its cultural significance for textured hair, particularly among indigenous communities like the Himba.

