TRUE BOEGOE - SEEDS (Agathosma betulina) Medicinal Plants from South Africa

Agathosma betulina Seeds

Buchu, originally a highly prized San and Khoi-khoi traditional remedy, has remained one of the most popular herbal medicines in South Africa. Its traditional use encompasses the treatment of kidney and urinary tract infections, colds, stomach ailments, rheumatism, gout and fever. Externally it is applied as an antiseptic wash to infected wounds and as a compress to relieve swelling, bruising and sprains.

In traditional practice, A. betulina is most commonly taken orally in the form of an aqueous infusion, sometimes sweetened with brown sugar, or as a tincture in brandy. Other dosage forms include a vinegar infusion, for external application as an antiseptic wash or embrocation.

Agathosma betulina

Buchu is also known as Agathosma betulina, and has certain therapeutic properties and the reported benefits of using it internally, in the form of a herbal tea (infusion) are listed below.

Agathosma betulina benefits:

• kidney and bladder infections
• prostate problems
• problems with the bladder
• colds and flu
• stomach aches
• fluid retention
• heartburn
• inflammation of the colon
• rheumatism
• inflammation of the gums

You are buying a packet containing 20 Seeds

We will supply you with all the germination instructions.

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