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BUCHU	(Barosma betulina) Top Pick
Other Names	Bookoo, Bucco, Oval Buchu, Short Buchu.
Description	Buchu is a small shrub native to South Africa. It grows 2 to 5 feet tall, producing toothed leaves and 5 petal white to pink flowers. The oval fruit appears in the fall.
Classification
Taste
Balance Yin/Yang
Humor
Uses/Applications	Buchu is best known for treating urinary infections and cystitis. It is especially good for painful burning urination. It is also used for PMS, and water retention, and to treat high blood pressure.
	Infusion	Take for PMS.
Combinations	Yarrow, Couchgrass.
Constituents	Up to 2.5% Volatile Oils.
Action	Diuretic, Urinary Antiseptic, Tonic, Aromatic, Carminative, Stimulant.
Food Values	None.
Part Used	Leaves.
Collection	Collect the leaves while shrubs are flowering.
Preparation	*Capsule*	Take 1 capsule three times per day.
	*Extract*	Take 10 - 30 drops in juice once a day.
	*Infusion*	Pour one cup boiling water onto 2 Tsp. leaves. Infuse 10 minutes. Take three times per day.
	*Tincture*	Take 2 - 4 ml. three times per day.
Growing Directions	Buchu is not cultivated in North America.
History	Over 400 years ago the Hottentots, a South African Native Tribe, recognized Buchu’s healing properties. In 1847 Henry T. Helmhold introduced Buchu for urinary problems, kidney stones, and STD’s. South African’s used it for urinary problems long before they had contact with the Europeans. In the 17^th Century the Dutch used it to treat urinary infections, kidney stones, cholera, and general muscle aches. Later English settlers used it to treat basically the same conditions.
Additional Information	1. Buchu is found in two over the counter diuretics (Fluidex and Odrinil) marketed to relieve the bloating of PMS. 2. Most modern herbalist’s continue to recommend Buchu for urinary tract infections.
Cautions	1. When taking Buchu increase consumption of foods high in potassium. 2. If you have kidney problems do not use for kidney infection.
Magick Information
Gender:	Feminine
Planet:	Moon
Element:	Water
Deity:	None
Powers:	Prophetic Dreams, Psychic Powers.
Magickal Uses:	Take Buchu as an infusion drink to enable you to foretell the future. To produce prophetic dreams, mix with frankincense and burn a small amount.

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