Barosma betulina
(Buchu)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Carminative
• Diuretic
• Mild urinary tract anti-inflammatory
• Removes uric acid
• Soothes pelvic nerves
• Stimulant
• Urinary antiseptic

Clinical Indications:

• Cystitis, especially where there is painful and burning urination
• Complaints of the urinary tract
• Prostatitis
• Urethritis

Contraindications:

• Acute genitourinary tract inflammation
• Pregnancy due to the mucosal irritant property

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• 8-acetylthiomethone
• 8-mercapto-p-methan-3-one
• Flavonoids:
  
  Diosmin
  Hesperidin
  Quercitin
  Rutin
• Isopulegone
• Mucilage
• Piperitone epoxide
• Pulegone
• Tannin
• Volatile oil:
  
  Diosphenol (buchu camphor)
  Limonene
  Menthone

Toxicity:

• Toxicity may cause gastroenteritis

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