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Herbs & Supplements

Agathosma betulina
Scientific Name: Buchu
Other Names: Barosma betulina, Bucco, Buku, Diosma

References

Anon. Agathosma betulina herba. No date given. Available at: http://www.plantzafrica.com/medmonographs/agathosma betulina.pdf. Accessed October 24, 2006.

Anon: Buchu. In: DerMarderosian A, Beutler JA, eds. Facts and Comparisons: The Review of Natural Products. St. Louis, MO, Facts and Comparisons. February 1998.

Coetzee C. Buchu commercialization: South Africa. Sharing Innovative Experiences (Vol.7). Agricultural Research Council (ARC).

Elsenburg, Republic of South Africa. No date given. Available at: http://www.ecdc.net.cn/events/innovative07/innov07_ 013.htm. Accessed September 2, 2003.

Grieve M. Buchu. In: A Modern Herbal. New York: Dover Publishers, 1971. Available at: http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/mgmh.html Posted 1995. Accessed August 28, 2003.

Jellin JM, Gregory P, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al, eds. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 3rd Edition. Stockton CA: Therapeutic Research Facility, 2000.

Lis-Balchin M, Hart S, Simpson E. Buchu (Agathosma betulina and A. crenulata, Rutaceae) essential oils: their pharmacological action on guinea-pig ileum and antimicrobial activity on microorganisms. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2001;53(4):579-582.

Shimoyama Y. Chemistry of buchu leaves. American Journal of Pharmacy. 1888;60(12):5-7.

Sim MJ, Choi DR, Ahn YJ. Vapor phase toxicity of plant essential oils to Cadra cautella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of Economics in Entomology. 2006;99(2):593-598.

Simpson D. Buchu--South Africa's amazing herbal remedy. Scottish Medical Journal. 1998;43(6):189-191.

Last Revised October 5, 2007

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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.

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