VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE - Denes Natural Pet Care
VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE - Denes Natural Pet Care
VETERINARY HERBAL MEDICINE - Denes Natural Pet Care
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<strong>VETERINARY</strong> HERB PROFILES<br />
BUCHU<br />
Barosama betulina/Agathosma betulina<br />
Background<br />
Buchu is a small shrub like plant which is found in parts of South Africa. The dried<br />
leaves are used medicinally and collected when the plant is in flower or during<br />
fruiting. They have a strong aromatic taste and peppermint like odour.<br />
Parts used<br />
Leaves<br />
Constituents<br />
• Volatile oils, diophenol, limonene, methone<br />
• Flavonoides<br />
• Mucilage<br />
• Resin<br />
Medicinal actions<br />
• Diuretic<br />
Buchu helps promote the flow of urine through the kidneys, helping to remove debris<br />
and waste products as well as reducing the risk of infection.<br />
• Urinary antiseptic<br />
The volatile oils in Buchu are responsible for helping deal with and prevent urinary<br />
tract infections such as cystitis, urethritis and prostatitis.<br />
• Anti-lithic<br />
Buchu, especially in combination with other herbal remedies will help prevent and<br />
treat problems associated with the build up of gravel and stones in the bladder<br />
(urolithiasis).<br />
• Tonic<br />
Buchu act as a general tonic to the urinary tract.<br />
Combinations<br />
With Bearberry and Parsley piert in the treatment of urinary disorders.<br />
Veterinary indications<br />
• Cystitis<br />
• Urethritis<br />
• Prostatitis<br />
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