Ø  Buchu:

Buchu – A South African Water Pill

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∞      Botanical name:  Barosma betulina, B. crenlata, B. serratifolia

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∞      This information clearly states that Buchu does have benefit.

 ---Description--- Premenstrual Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Congestive Heart Failure, and Urinary Tract Infection.

---Family---   Rutaceae; other members include orange, lemon, rue

--- Synonyms--- Bookoo, buku, buck, bucco

---Parts Used--- Leaves

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The Buchu King is long is long forgotten, but herbalists have considered this herb a urinary antiseptic ever since.

·         PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME – Many women complain of “bloating” from water retention before their periods.  Buchu is an ingredient in tow over-the-counter diuretics (Fluidex and Odrinil) marketed to relieve the bloating of p0remenstrualo syndrome (PMS).

·         HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE – Physicians prescribe diuretics to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.  These are serious conditions requiring professional care.  Consult your physician about including Buchu as part of your treatment plan.

·         URINARY TRACT INFECTION -

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  ---References--- “The Healing Herbs – The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Power of Nature’s Medicines” by – Michael Castleman

 Copyright 1991

 ISBN: 0-87857-934-6

 Page  82 - 84

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