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Buchu Agathosma betulina
Agathosma betulina
Common Names
Buchu ,
Botanical Name
Agathosma betulina
Family
RUTACEAE Rue or Citrus Family
Related Species
Barosma betulina
Buchu Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Hypertension HBP * PMS *
Parts Used: leaves and flowers
Constituents:Diosphenol, mucilages , diosmin, pugelone.

The leaves of the buchu are an effective diuretic, are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. These medicinal properties make Buchu effect in the treatment of bladder infections, kidney infections, urinary tract infections (UTI). Buchu is also often used to treat prostate infections. Over-the counter premenstrual diuretics such as Fluidex or Odrinil contain buchu as the active ingredient.

Agathosma betulina (buchu) is one of South Africa's best known medicinal plants and has been used by the indigenous peoples of the area for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments. Early Dutch settlers used buchu to make a brandy tincture and Boegoebrandewyn (buchu brandy) is still used today to treat many disorders. It was also popular in the 1800's as a hangover cure and in patent medicines for treating coughs and colds.

Buchu Remedies
Prep Methods :Teas and tinctures. Often combined with other diuretic herbs such as couchgrass, corn silk, cleavers, and dandelion.
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referencesBuchu Medicinal Uses & References
Premenstrual diuretics
Over-the-counter premenstrual diuretics ( such as Fluidex or Odrinil) contain buchu as an active ingredient. 691

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Urinary tract,diuretic
The diosphenol in buchu helps kill bacteria, and the diuretic action helps to flush out the urinary tract. 1115

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

High blood pressure
Buchu is a natural alternative to prescription diuretics for high blood pressure 1116

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Bladder, Kidney
In gravel, inflammation and catarrh of the bladder it is specially useful. The infusion of 1 oz. of leaves to 1 pint of boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses three or four times a day. 1320

(M. Grieve )

Side Effects:
Not for use for those with kidney disease. As with any diuretic, use tends to reduce the body's potassium levels.
Plant Description
Buchu is a small, green, woody plant found in western South Africa and Nambia. The plant produces a brown fruit from its small white flowers. The leaves contain the medicinal properties and have a peppermint-like aroma that increases as they are dried.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyBuchu has long been known at the Cape as a stimulant tonic and remedy for stomachic troubles, where it is infused in Brandy and known as Buchu Brandy. Buchu was popular in the 1800's as a hangover cure. English patent medicines used it in herbal combinations for treating coughs and colds. Grieve, Maude

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