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Buchu leaf

Agathosma betulina

Urinary

Buchu leaf is a traditional urinary tract herb used in bladder comfort and mild diuretic routines. It’s often included in ‘UT support’ teas and formulas.

Key Benefits

Traditional bladder and urinary comfort support.
Mild diuretic support in traditional use.
Common ingredient in urinary wellness blends.

Common Issues It May Help With

Urinary comfort routines (traditional use).
Water-balance routines (traditional use).
Bladder support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep 10 minutes; often blended with uva ursi/cornsilk (traditional blends).
Capsules/extract: follow label dosing.
Supportive only—seek medical care for fever, back pain, or persistent UTI symptoms.

Taste / Notes

Minty-herbal, slightly bitter.

Evidence Level

Traditional use; limited modern clinical evidence.

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding. Use caution with kidney issues. Not a substitute for treating infections.

Interactions

May add to diuretics; monitor hydration if combining.

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