Buchu is indigenous to South Africa where its native inhabitant have used it for thousands of years for a wide variety of complaints.
Buchu is indigenous to South Africa where its native inhabitant have used it for thousands of years for a wide variety of complaints. Over the years, herbalists have come to consider it as one of the best herbs for relieving urinary complaints.
Buchu preparations are still widely used by the South African Hottentots tribe, and is commonly known there as Bookoo or Buku. In Western herbalism, Buchu is an invaluable herbal diuretic and urinary antiseptic, which many use for relieving inflammation and infection of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. It's cited in herbal reference guides for soothing painful urination, and is also included in herbal diuretic formulas for premenstrual bloating.
Common use: Relieves excess fluid retention; promote flow of urine; premenstrual bloating; urinary tract infection; bladder and kidney inflammation; painful urination; prostate complaints; rheumatism and gout (relieves excess uric acid buildup).
Suggested Directions: As an addition to the diet, take 1 or 2 capsules of leaf powder three times daily with water at mealtime. NOT TO BE USED DURING PREGNANCY.
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