Buchu loose-leaf herbal tea

Description

Buchu – Agathosma betulina 

 

Description:

This is a loose-leaf herbal tea (infusion) made of only dried buchu leaves

 

How to use:

Add 1g or 1 tsp to a tea bag or stainless-steel infuser for 1 cup of tea.

Add 3g or 3 tsp to a large tea bag or stainless-steel infuser for a pot of tea.

 

Buchu is rich in:

• Antioxidants – diosmin, rutin, kaempferol, quercetin, hesperidin
• Flavonoids – increase urine production
• Vitamins 
• Polyphenols –

May assist with:

• Kidney health
• Urinary tract health
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Blood pressure

May be drunk daily but consult a healthcare professional if:

• You are taking lithium, diuretics, antibiotics, anti-TB antibiotics
• Scheduled for surgery in two weeks
• Have a history of bleeding disorders

Avoid buchu if:

Pregnant or breastfeeding

 

Peer reviewed scientific articles:

Mnisi et al. (2005), Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development 9(1), a281, DOI https://doi.org/10.4102/jomped.v9i1.281