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We produce the Buchu Leaves Tinc Trac here in the USA with a patented extraction method that uses no alcohol and very low heat, thus keeping all the nutrients and enzymes alive. Just a dropper full of this Buchu Leaves tinc tract in your mouth 3 time a day, drop into your cup of water, or tea
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Buchu (Agathosma betulina, A. crenultata)
Buchu is a low shrub native to the Cape region of South Africa. The dried leaves are harvested and an essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. The two primary species of Buchu used commercially are Agathosma betulina (syn. Barosma betulina) and Agathosma crenulata (syn. Barosma crenultata).
Buchu leaf preparations have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine as a urinary tract disinfectant and diuretic and for urinary tract infections and inflammation as well as inflammation of the prostate. In Europe, it was also used to for gout. The original use of buchu by native peoples of southern Africa is unclear because buchu is a general term for aromatic plants. It appears to have been applied topically, possibly as an insect repellant, and also used internally for stomach problems, rheumatism and bladder problems.
For more information see the following references:
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics - Leung AY, Foster S
PDR for Herbal Medicines - Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C.
"Buchu--South Africa's amazing herbal remedy" - Simpson D.
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals - Wichtl M.
A propos du Buchu - Didry N, Pinkas M.
The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines - Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A
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