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Barosma Betulina Buchu (Therapeutic Action and Uses (Diuretic (Specific to…
Barosma Betulina
Buchu
Synonyms
Buku
Bucco
History
Imported only - South Africa
Long leaf and short leaf. Short is medicinally superior
Preparation
Solvents: Water, Alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Diosphenol (antiseptic)
Diasimin
Volatile Oils
Mucilage
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Diuretic
Specific to urinary system
When taken cold it increases urine output and solids
Diaphoretic
When taken warm it is a gentle diaphoretic
Stimulant
For congested prostate and aching penis with discharge
Carminative
Soothing to stomach
Aromatic
Volatile oil is carminative
Antiseptic
Most important feature of this herb
Astringent
Discharge
Other
Combine with squaw vine or unicorn root for lower back pain and loin pain