buchu

 Agathosma betulina

Agathosma betulina common names Buchu is a cultural heritage of the San and Khoi tribes of Southern Africa. The leaves were chewed to relieve stomach complaints. Buchu has a great reputation for treating kidney and urinary tract diseases, for the symptomatic relief of rheumatism and for the external application on wounds and diseases. It is thought to be a mild urinary antiseptic and is also used to treat minor digestive disturbances.