Buchu Leaf (Organic) Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 512127): Buchu is widely used and a great reputation for helping support kidney and urinary tract problems, for the symptomatic support of , and also for external application on wounds and bruises (in traditional health as “buchu vinegar”). Buchu is an excellent tonic and can be used to help support minor digestive disturbances. Buchu leaf and buchu oil are important flavour components in herbal teas and food products. – Buchu Leaf – Agathosma betulina (Berg.) Pillans [= Barosma betulina (Berg.) Bartl. & H.L. Wendl.]. – Family: Rutaceae. – Other Names: Buchu (French); Bucco (German); buchu (Italian). – Description: Buchu is a gland-dotted shrub of up in in height, with small, characteristically rounded leaves of which the tips curve backwards. The white or pale purple flowers are small and star-shaped. This species sometimes confused with oval leaf buchu, A. crenulata (synon. Barosma c – Traditionally used to help support inflam