Buchu Tea - Treatment and Medical Benefits of Buchu Leaf

Latin description: Agathosma betulina syn Barosma betulina

Common Name: Bookoo, Bucco, Buccoblätter (Ger), Buku, Diosma betulina, Ibuchu, Round-leaved Buchu, Short-leaved Buchu, Thumb

Parts Used: Leaves

Medcinal Uses and Benefits of Buchu

• Has been used for the early stages of diabetes.
• Has been used for urinary tract infections (often combined with couchgrass and yarrow, also Uva-ursi), prostatitis, cystitis, urethritis, pyelitis, spermatorrhea, dysuria, urine rentention, cancer, digestive problems, skin problems, gout, rheumatism, coughs, colds (often combined with Althea officinalis), chronic bronchitis, gravel, irritation and congestion of the bladder, dropsy, leukorrhea, gallstones, kidney problems, yeast infection, and bloat. Often included in herbal diet pills because of its ability to reduce bloating and excess water (doesn't do a thing for your real weight problem though, since this herb also stimulates appetite!)
• Has been combined with Marshmallow leaf and/or Corn Silk for burning during urination. Has also been used for bed wetting
• Aromatic, antiseptic, carminative, diuretic, tonic, diaphoretic (taken as hot tea); stimulates and cleanses the urinary system, helps to eliminate uric acid; affects bladder, stomach, and lungs. Causes a sensation of heat in the stomach which spreads out, increasing pulse, stimulating appetite, and increasing urine output.
• Has been prepared in vinegar and used as a lotion for bruises and sprains.