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Buchu medicinal plant has the scientific name of Agathosma betulina, a plant originating from South Africa and often used as a medicine with stimulant, diuretic and gastrointestinal symptoms.
1. Buchu Herbs
Buchu is also known by names such as: Bookoo, Bucco, Buku, Diosma. Today, the term Buchu refers to two species in trade: Agathosma betulina (PJ Bergius) Pillans (formerly Barosma betulina) and Agathosma crenulata (L.) Pillans, of the family Rutaceae.
Agathosma betulina is an evergreen, aromatic shrub that forms an attractive shrub with a rounded shape and can grow to a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m. Buchu flowers are white, star-shaped, with 1 to 3 flowers bearing on short, leafless branches, flowers growing in the axils of oval leaves. Flowers have 5 petals, white or sometimes pink. Flowers bloom for 6 - 8 weeks between June and November. The newly sprouted shoots have distinctive burgundy stems. Buchu leaves are glossy green, oval, 15-35 mm long. Leaves opposite, serrated margins and scattered oil glands on the underside.
This is a traditional herbal remedy commonly used in Africa, the medicinal plant Buchu was included in the list of Western herbal medicines in the 18th century. Buchu medicine is widely cultivated for medicinal use in India. Africa and in cultivation to a limited extent in the Americas. The dried form of this herb is now traded internationally.
Buchu leaves have a strong aroma, the extract of the leaves can be used to make an herbal tincture. Buchu leaves are harvested when the plant is in flower, and can be dried for later use.
Buchu essential oil (obtained from the leaves of Buchu) has been approved in the United States as a food flavoring agent, at concentrations up to approximately 0.002% (15.4 ppm). With an aroma similar to camphor mint, Buchu flavor is used to flavor candy, ice cream, baked goods, and condiments. Buchu oil is also listed by the Council of Europe as a natural food flavoring source.
2. Uses of Buchu
Buchu is a strongly scented herb that has been shown to stimulate and cleanse the urinary system, while increasing sweating. The plant contains an essential oil, the main component of which is disophenol, which has been shown to be a potent diuretic and antiseptic. The other active ingredients in Buchu essential oil are menthol, isomenthone, limonene, and pulegone. The medicinal plant Buchu also contains the flavonoids rutin and diosmin.
The above active ingredients have been shown to have antibacterial activity in vitro against a wide range of common bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Candida albicans
Extracts of Buchu leaves have also been studied and proven to have the effect of regulating the activity of the urinary system, used to treat diseases of urinary tract infections, regular use of Buchu can help patients prevent further attacks. of cystitis and chronic urethritis. In particular, the aqueous solution or tincture made from the Buchu tree is very useful in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis-related conditions.
Buchu leaves are used orally to treat kidney and urinary tract infections (especially prostatitis and cystitis), digestive problems, gout, rheumatism, coughs and colds .
Externally, Buchu leaves are used in traditional medicine as a powder to repel insects and as an ingredient in a vinegar-based cream to soothe bruises and sprains. Research has shown that the medicinal plant Buchu contains a substance that blocks ultraviolet light and may have applications in skin treatment preparations. The dried Buchu leaves are powdered and used as an insect repellent. In addition, Buchu leaves are also chewed to soothe an upset stomach.
3. The product contains the medicinal plant Buchu
Buchu was a popular remedy, especially in the US in the 19th century, but with the advent of antibiotics, Buchu has become quite rare these days. Recently, Buchu medicinal plants have focused on applying essential oil technology for use in the perfumery and food flavoring industries.
It can be seen that the long-known use of the medicinal plant Buchu is to treat urinary tract infections and related diseases. Because of the miraculous effect of this herb, in Africa, America and many countries around the world have used products such as: Swanson Buchu leaf, Vital buchu... with the main ingredient being the combined Buchu medicine. with other herbs have been widely used, highly effective in urinary tract infections.
Currently, the domestic market has begun to appear products containing active ingredients of the medicinal plant Buchu combined with some herbs, in order to enhance kidney function, diuretic and use in cases of urinary tract infections. , cystitis, urethritis, nocturia, urinary frequency, polyuria, urinary incontinence such as: An Thuy Vuong product distributed by Kingphar company, An Thuy Nanogold product of Nanogold company ..
Through the survey, this product is widely sold in Eastern and Western medicine pharmacies nationwide, products from Buchu also have relatively good feedback from consumers. The domestically produced products with Buchu drug ingredients are not inferior to imported products but the prices are relatively competitive, which is beneficial to consumers. However, most of the products are not drugs, these Buchu products are only effective in supporting disease improvement, and cannot replace other disease treatment methods.
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