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Buchu

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Agathosma betulinaAgathosma crenultataBarosma betulinaBarosma crenultata

Description: Buchu is a shrub native to south Africa. It is from rutaceae family. Its leaves are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Buchu is a diuretic and an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria in urinary system; reduces pain during urination. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Edema RatingRating

    Buchu is a diuretic; reduces edema. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Flatulence RatingRating

    Buchu is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General prostatitis RatingRating

    Buchu is a diuretic; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Hypertension RatingRating

    Buchu is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow; reduces blood pressure. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Buchu is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Kidney stones RatingRating

    Buchu is a diuretic and an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Abortifacient RatingRating

    Buchu is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use buchu for abortion.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Buchu is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Buchu is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Buchu is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRating

    Buchu is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRating

    Buchu is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRating

    Buchu is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily, in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Bruises RatingRating

    Buchu alleviates bruises, pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation. Apply buchu containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Candidiasis RatingRating

    Buchu is an antiseptic; prevents and fights infection. Apply buchu containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Buchu is an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Use buchu tea as a gargle many times daily, for many weeks.

  • Vaginitis RatingRating

    Buchu is an antiseptic; prevents and fights infection. Apply buchu containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Yeast infection RatingRating

    Buchu is an antiseptic; prevents and fights infection. Apply buchu containing vaginal douche daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Buchu is an urinary antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply buchu containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of buchu leaves daily in capsule or tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

Buchu should be taken with meals.Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing, for children or if you have liver or kidney conditions.

Available Forms

Buchu is available in capsule, tincture, tea bags and bulk form.

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