Category : Teas

Organic/Kosher Rooibos Tea Blend with Buchu Leaves

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Buchu is a low shrub native to the Cape region of South Africa. The dried leaves are harvested and an essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. The two primary species of Buchu used commercially are Agathosma betulina (syn. Barosma betulina) and Agathosma crenulata (syn. Barosma crenultata).Buchu leaf preparations have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine as a urinary tract disinfectant and diuretic. It was used to treat urinary tract infections and inflammation as well as inflammation of the prostate. In Europe it was also used to treat gout. The original use of buchu by native peoples of southern Africa is unclear because buchu is a general term for aromatic plants. It appears to have been applied topically possibly as an insect repellant and also used internally for stomach problems rheumatism and bladder problems. The leaves of buchu contain 1.0-3.5% volatile oils as well as flavonoids. The urinary tract antiseptic actions of buchu are thought to be due to the volatile oils and the anti-inflammatory effects of the flavonoids. The primary volatile oil component thought to have antibacterial action is the monoterpene disophenol. However one test tube study using buchu oil found no significant antibacterial effect.

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