The invention discloses a topical composition, which includes at least one buchu oil extract and at least one buchu water or aqueous extract. The composition includes at least one active ingredient originating from at least one buchu oil extract and at least one buchu water or aqueous extract or bio-active fraction thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable form. The Buchu oil extract includes about 60% of a betulina buchu variety and about 40% of a crenulata buchu variety. The Buchu oil extract forms about 0.25 weight % of the entire topical formulation. The invention also extends to a sports recovery drink composition, which includes buchu oil, glutamine and beta-carotene.
