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

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Synopsis

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

Ovate Buchu (Agathosma crenulata) has a long history of traditional use in South African herbal medicine, particularly for urinary tract and bladder ailments. Indigenous Khoisan people and later European settlers used buchu leaves as a diuretic and to alleviate symptoms of bladder infections, cystitis, and other urinary complaints. The aromatic leaves were often brewed as a tea or infused in brandy. Early Western herbalists in the 19th century adopted buchu for similar uses, and it was included in several pharmacopeias as a remedy for urinary tract inflammation.

However, modern scientific evidence supporting ovate buchu’s efficacy for bladder infections is limited. Laboratory studies have identified some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds in buchu, such as diosphenol and various flavonoids, but clinical trials in humans are lacking or of poor quality. There is insufficient high-quality evidence to confirm its effectiveness in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most contemporary references to buchu’s benefit for bladder infections rely on its traditional use and historical reputation rather than robust scientific validation.

In summary, ovate buchu’s use for bladder infection is primarily justified by tradition, with a modest level of supporting evidence from historical and ethnobotanical sources, but not from modern clinical research.

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