Buchu is an indigenous South African herb with a minty smell and taste. Blended with Rooibos, it is the "ultimate" Rooibos mint tea. The 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. It is also said to be an effective remedy for kidney stones, cystitis, and rheumatism. Because of the diuretic effect of buchu, be sure to consume potassium rich foods while taking this herb such as bananas and fresh vegetables.
Speak with your doctor if you are pregnant, before taking buchu or any other diuretic.
