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Information About The Herb Buchu
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Botanical Name: Agathosma betulina, Barosma betulina
Common Name: Bookoo, Bucco, Bucko, Diosma betulina
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Buchu is a small shrub native to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
History: Buchu was used by the Hottentots.
Contains:
- diosphenol
- mucilage
- volatile oil
It was used by Africans to perfume their bodies.
Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves
Buchu is commonly used for:
Cardiovascular Conditions
- high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- stomach problems
Genitourinary Conditions
It exerts a direct effect on the urinary organs and is used for:
- bladder infections
- blood in the urine
- chronic urinary tract disorders
- cystitis
- gravel and catarrh of the bladder
- inflammation of the urethra
- kidney stones
- nephritis
- painful urination
- vaginal disorders [leucorrhea]
Inflammatory Conditions
- arthritis
- rheumatism
Male Conditions
- certain prostate problems
Other Uses:
- a popular flavoring agent which produces a peppermint-like flavor in brandies and wines
Action:
- antiseptic [an agent for destroying or inhibiting pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
- carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
- diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the excretion and expulsion of urine]
- stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the activity of physiological processes]
- tonic [an agent that strengthens or invigorates organs or the entire organism]
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Buchu without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your taking any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Buchu available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
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