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Description
The buchu bush originated in South Africa and was first introduced into Europe at the end of the 18th century The name comes from an African word meaning "dusting powder" and the plant was traditionally used externally as an insect repellent.
By the 1920s, it was established in the British pharmacopoeia as a remedy for urinary gravel and cystitis, much as it is used today. However, in parts of the Cape it was recommended as an internal remedy for digestive problems and rheumatic disorders.
The name is applied to a number of closely related South African shrubs. "Oval", "long" and "round" forms of buchu are known, with the names descriptive of leaf shapes, although all have identical medicinal uses. The herb contains a volatile oil with a smell reminiscent of blackcurrants, which helps to make it one of the more palatable herbs in the herbal repertoire - as such, it is sometimes included as a flavoring. Buchu has a stimulant effect, is a tonic and warms the kidneys. Its taste makes it particularly palatable in teas for home use - mix 25 g of the leaves with 500 ml of water and take in wine glass doses to ease cystitis and similar problems.
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R.POTTER - May 24, 2006, 20:23
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will the herb buchu interfere with medications
ZooScape Moderator - May 25, 2006, 09:19
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Loop Diuretics such as Bumetanide, Bumex, Demadex, Edecrin, Ethacrynic Acid, Furosemide, Lasix, Torsemide may interfere negatively with Buchu Leaf. Loop diuretics constitute a family of drugs that remove water from the body. They are referred to as potassium-depleting, as they cause the body to lose potassium as well as water. Potassium-depleting diuretics also cause the body to lose magnesium.
Spironolactone, also known as Aldactone, should be avoided when taking Buchu. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and is available as a single agent and in a combination drug product, such as Aldactazide.
Thiazide Diuretics, with common names such as Bendrofluazide, Bendroflumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Cyclopenthiazide, Diucardin, Diuril, Enduron, Esidrix, Exna, HCTZ, Hydrochlorothiazide, HydroDIURIL, Hydroflumethiazide, Hydromox, Hygroton, Indapamide, Lozol, Methyclothiazide, Metolazone, Mykrox, Naqua, Naturetin, Oretic, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Renese, Trichlormethiazide, Xipamide and Zaroxolyn, should also be avoided. Thiazide diuretics are a family of drugs that remove water from the body. They are referred to as potassium-depleting because they cause the body to lose potassium as well as water. Thiazide diuretics are also combined with other drugs, such as Aldactazide, Aldoclor, Aldoril, Apresazide, Captozide, Co-Tendione, Co-Zidocapt, Combipres, Dyazide, Hyzaar, Inderide, Lopressor HCT, Maxzide, Moduretic, Prinzide, Tenoretic, Timolide, Vaseretic, Zestoretic and Ziac, to treat various conditions.
Lastly, when taking Buchu, you should not be combining it with Triamterene, also referred to as Dyrenium. Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic (i.e., it inhibits the urinary excretion of potassium). Triamterene is available as a single agent and in combination products, such as Dyazide and Maxzide.
If you are currently taking any of the above prescription medication then I would definitely recommend your not taking Buchu Leaf. Although these are the only known drug interactions, if you still have questions concerning your current prescription medication, I would strongly suggest that you speak with your physician prior to taking Buchu Leaf in any format. Likewise, if you are interested in an herbal remedy for a specific ailment and you would like some more product recommendations, please feel free to write back to us and we will be more than happy to assist you in whatever way we can!
Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Buchu should only be taken with meals.
Not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
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