Agathosma apiculata
Description
Buchu is a genus of about 140 species of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, native to the southern part of Africa. Buchu formally denotes two herbal species, prized for their fragrance and medicinal use. In colloquial use however, the term (see Boegoe) is applied to a wider set of fragrant shrubs or substitutes.Leaves and stems used medicinally as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections, to manage diabetes and high blood pressure, and as a general health tonic (Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation. 2015. The Wild Harvesting of Plant Medicines in Cape Town)
Also known as Buchu | Boegoe | Bucco | Bookoo | Diosma |
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Scientific name
Agathosma apiculata
Common name(s)
Garlic buchu