BuchuIntroductionBuchu is a shrub that grows in southern Africa that has been used to treat digestive and urinary problems. It can be taken as a pill, powder, or extract. It can also be made into a tea. DosagesThere aren’t any advised doses for buchu. What Research ShowsThere is not enough data to support that buchu is helpful in treating health problems. We will review future studies as they are published. Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process. Safety NotesIt may be safe to take buchu for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take for a long period. Interactions Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse, such as:
References►1. Agathosma betulina (Bergius) Pill. National Resources Conservation Service—United States Department of Agriculture website. Available at: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AGBE2. Accessed February 27, 2020. Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO CAM Review Board Last Updated: 2/25/2020 | |
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