Akamuti

We launched Akamuti in July 2003 with just 6 products! It all began with a passion for tree medicine, an obsession with plants & healing, mixed with an organic ethos & the dream of making a living by trading responsibly. Together they made the perfect catalysts for the Akamuti idea. As a family team we work well together - apart from the times we drive each other up the wall! Our combined enthusiasm for a holistic way of living, eating, healing & farming keeps our creativity focused, ensuring our products reflect our ethics. That means no nasty man made chemicals, preservatives or additives whatsoever. It also means that we try to source ethical & fairly traded ingredients because we firmly believe in responsibility & sustainability. We aim to source as many ingredients as possible direct from the producer so sustainable trade can improve the lives & ensure the survival of vulnerable communities across the world.
Our name Akamuti is an African word taken from the Bemba language of Zambia. It has two meanings. It translates as 'Little Tree' or 'A Little Bit Of Medicine' It goes to show that in many parts of Africa, trees & medicine are one & are revered as powerful sources of healing. Tree ingredients are very important in our products & we feel that trees are not only essential for our health but also for the health of the whole planet.
Every product we make is handcrafted from start to finish from individual ingredients by real people (not machines!) We start off with chunks of beeswax; slabs of tree butters; loose herbs, barks, resins & flowers; jugs of golden oils & aromatic distillates. We then infuse, filter, melt, pour, strain, mix & stir to create beautiful creams, moisturisers & butters for you to enjoy at their best. Absolutely no chemicals are added at any stage! Everything is made in small batches to ensure you receive your products as fresh as possible, with as much shelf life as possible.

Company Ethos

At Akamuti, our products reflect our ethics and passion for sustainability, green living and ethical trading. Our 100 per cent natural ingredients list allows no artificial additives, preservatives or chemical ingredients, ensuring we make the very best, high-quality products without detrimental impact on producers, planet or animals. Akamuti is an African word meaning ‘little tree’ or ‘little bit of medicine’ and it is our passion for trees and healing which we hope to convey in all of our recipes.

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African Red Tree Butter Soap 110g RRP £3.95 The beautiful red palm oil used in this soap is harvested sustainably from wild trees growing across Ghana, West Africa. Supporting sustainable harvesting methods of red palm, ensures the survival of indigenous trees & the traditional livelihoods of communities.

Akamuti

Tel: 0845 4589242

Web: www.akamuti.co.uk
Email: info@akamuti.co.uk