The friend of prostates… but not only! 😄
What is buchu?
Buchu (agathosma betulina) is a shrub native to South Africa with a high content of essential oils.
Used for thousands of years as a medicinal plant, especially for the liver, it is rich in :
- Camphor.
- Diosphenol.
- Alpha-pinene.
- Borneol.
- Limonene.
- Potassium.
- Ketones.
- Flavonoids.
- Tannins.
- Magnesium.
How to use it?
It is the buchu leaves that are interesting from a therapeutic point of view.
They are harvested during the flowering period, and sold in the form of :
- Essential oil.
- Dried powder.
- Remedy ingredient.
- Liquid extract.
Their properties combine well with those of lavender.
Contraindications
Round leaf buchu is not recommended in case of :
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Diuretic medication.
- Cancer.
To avoid any interference with a medical treatment, it is advisable to obtain the agreement of a doctor.
Some people may be allergic.
Benefits
This plant is particularly appreciated by the joints, the liver and the prostate.
Medicinal properties
Buchu has been traditionally used for its properties:
- Diuretic.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Tonic.
- Hepatoprotective.
- Digestive.
- Calming.
- Antioxidant.
For which diseases?
The buchus have shown encouraging results in cases of :
- Urinary tract infection.
- Articular pains.
- Rheumatism.
- Prostate problems.
- Coughing.
- High blood pressure.
- Fever.
- Asthma.
- Digestive disorders.
Emotions
Although agathosma betulina has interesting therapeutic properties, this plant alone cannot heal.
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Conclusion
What are the benefits of buchu?
They are currently underestimated.
The buchu leaf is excellent for the liver and the prostate.