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Agathosma
Buchu - Cape Floral Kingdom
The miracle herb of South Africa!
Used for centuries by indigenous Khoisan
Cultivated in Africa and South America
Made its way into delicious and interesting culinary creations.
Grows widely in the Cape, South Africa.
Join Gulzaar Foods on the South African miracle herb, BUCHU Journey!
Appearance and Description
Buchu has been used as a folk remedy for ages. Currently, South Africa's miracle herb is marketed for many clinical applications as an anti-inflammatory.
- An evergreen woody shrub that is perennial.
- Grows up to 6m and has reddish-brown stems.
- The leaves have raised glands on the surface. These contain the medicinal oil.
There are three types of this protected plant:
- Agathosma betulina (short buchu)
- Agathosma serratifolia (long buchu)
- Agathosma crenulata (ovate buchu)
BUCHU Flavor
- Initially exported to Britain as early as the eighteenth century.
Buchu was it was known as 'noblest' because only those that were wealthy could afford it.
- Oil glands of the leaves release a strong aroma imparting a blackcurrant flavor to dishes.
The Titanic had eight Buchu bales onboard!
BUCHU Health Benefits
Buchu in traditional medicine was used to treat many ailments ranging from flatulence to arthritis.
Buchu products for the international and local market include:
- Sparkling Herbal Water,
- UTI Relief Capsules,
- Joint Health Capsules
- First Aid Gel
- Moisturising Cream,
- Organic Detox Tea
Buchu tea is recommended for healing bruises
- Anti-infective
- Anti-fungal
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidants
- Antiseptic
- Vitamins A, B, and E.
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