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Buchu is a prized medicinal plant of the indigenous people of South Africa.Buchu is a tender evergreen shub,1-2m in height.It has glossy, yellowish-green leaves.which are leathery in texture and studded with oil glands which smell of blackcurrants. White flowers appear in spring.

A member of the rue family. It is highly aromatic scenting the air wherever it grows in quantity.

Buchu is grown as a conservatory plant in temperate zones, a minimum temperature of 5 degrees centigrade is requried. It must not be overwatered which can lead to rot and should be cut back hard in spring to keep it in shape and control size.

The leaves are harvested when the plant is in flower form and dried.

The volatile oil contains up to 40% diosphenol, a strong antiseptic. Used internally for urinary infections, especially cystitis, coughs and colds, rheumatism, arthritis and digestive disorders.It can also be applied externally for bruises and sprains.

Buchu gives a black currant taste to soft drinks and cordials. Buchu is made into powder to deter ants and other insects.

Buchu is also known by the following names: Round buchu.

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