Evidence supporting the use of: Long Buchu
For the health condition: Bladder Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Buchu (Agathosma betulina or A. crenulata), sometimes referred to as "Long Buchu," has a longstanding history in traditional South African medicine for urinary tract and bladder disorders, including bladder infections. The indigenous Khoisan people used infusions of buchu leaves as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic. European settlers later adopted its use, and it became a popular remedy in 19th-century Europe and North America for cystitis and other urinary tract conditions.

Scientifically, buchu contains volatile oils (notably diosphenol, also called barosma camphor), flavonoids, and other compounds thought to have mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects on the urinary tract. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. A small number of in vitro and animal studies suggest some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, but these have not been adequately translated into human clinical efficacy for bladder infections. As a result, while there is a strong traditional basis for using buchu for bladder infections, scientific validation remains limited.

In summary, the use of Long Buchu for bladder infections is justified primarily by tradition, with some plausible phytochemical rationale, but clinical evidence is weak. Individuals should use caution and consult healthcare professionals before using buchu as a treatment for urinary tract infections.

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Other health conditions supported by Long Buchu

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