Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Buchu Barosma betulina.	Antiseptic, diaphoretic, diuretic, lithotriptic.	Single product	June 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Buchu, Bookoo, Bucco, Short Buchu, Ovate Buchu, Buku. Parts Used: Leaves. Historical Uses: Buchu has been employed traditionally for the treatment of a great number of ailments. Buchu has been used for urinary and reproductive system disorders.1 It has been used as a diuretic, lithotriptic and antiseptic2 to treat cystitis (bladder inflammation), urethritis (urethra inflammation) and prostatitis (prostate inflammation).3 Buchu has been used to treat leukorrhea (whitish female discharge). 1 It is also considered an excellent natural source of potassium. 1 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Product Status Manual, Health Canada, 1993. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.64. 2 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 3 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.334

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