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buchu

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buchu (bōōˑ·chōō),
n Latin names:
Barosma betulina, Barosma serratifolia, Barosma crenulata; part used: leaves; uses: antiseptic, diuretic, common cold, upset stomachs, urinary tract infections, gout, rheumatism, yeast infections, leukorrhea; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, patients with liver or kidney trouble; can cause spontaneous abortion, nephritis, increased menstruation, nausea, anorexia, hepatotoxicity, and diarrhea. Also called
Agathosma, betuline, or
bucco.
buchu
dried leaves of several Barosma spp. plants; contains disophenol, diosmin. A weak diuretic and urinary antiseptic.
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