Buchu
Botanical Name: Barosma betulina
Common Names and Synonyms: Buchu leaves
Background: Buchu is a traditional black South African herb indigenous
to the southwest region of Cape Colony where it was used by the Hottentot
people as a stimulant tonic and soothing stomach remedy. Today herbalists
recommend buchu for urinary conditions such as cystitis, bladder irritation,
and prostrate problems. Buchu is thought to absorb excessive uric
acid, thus reducing bladder irritations. The glossy leaves, smooth and
shiny, have oil glands throughout the leaf. Very brittle when dry,
the leaves have an odor similar to black currant and are strongly aromatic
to the taste. A tea can be especially useful for burning urination.
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Buchu in the Cayce Readings
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According to the Cayce readings, the intended action of buchu was as a
stimulant and cleanser for the urinary system and pelvic organs.
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Buchu utilization decreased markedly from a peak period during 1923-1924.
A notable increase occurred in 1944.
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Buchu leaves were recommended with the following frequency:
| 15 grains |
35 readings |
| 20 grains |
21 readings |
| 30 grains |
16 readings |
| 10 grains |
10 readings |
| 3 grains |
8 readings |
| 40 grains |
1 reading |
| 1 grain |
1 reading |
| 5 grains |
1 reading |
| 1 dram |
12 readings |
| 1/2 dram |
5 readings |
| 2 drams |
1 reading |
| 3 drams |
1 reading |
| 1/4 ounce |
7 readings |
| 1/2 ounce |
6 readings |
| 1 ounce |
2 readings |
| 2 ounces |
1 reading |
| 10 minims |
1 reading |
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Tincture or essence of buchu was recommended with the following frequency:
| 10 minims |
4 readings |
| 20 minims |
4 readings |
| 2 minims |
1 reading |
| 1/4 ounce |
2 readings |
| 1/2 dram |
1 reading |
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Buchu juice (2 drams) was prescribed in one reading.
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Buchu was always recommended with other substances in a compound, never
by itself. Although a wide diversity of formulas were given,
the most common substances mentioned in the same readings with buchu were
as follows:
| Tolu |
114 readings |
| Yellow Dock |
102 readings |
| Mandrake |
100 readings |
| Sarsaparilla Root |
93 readings |
| Wild Cherry |
84 readings |
| Burdock Root |
62 readings |
| Elder Flower |
53 readings |
| Calisaya |
44 readings |
| Prickly Ash Bark |
41 readings |
| Sassafras Bark Root |
25 readings |
Cayce Quotes on Buchu
4815-1
... the excretory system, affected by that of the Buchu Leaves ...
1278-1
That of the Buchu leaves and Elder Flower, are for
those effects in the kidneys and the pelvic organs.
259-149
Do not become alarmed because it increases the activity
of the kidneys; this is to wash or to cleanse same, for the properties
of the Buchu Leaves in this makes for a cleansing in that direction.
4650-1
... for the stimulus and the effect to reduce the kidney action is
given in the Buchu ...
5287-1
(Q) How may constipation be overcome?
(A) Read these conditions as we have indicated here, we will
find that so far as even the tonic is concerned, the active principle is
in the Podophyllin as well as in the Buchu leaves for the organs of the
pelvis, and the activity of the kidneys and bladder, which at times gives
disturbance from the sympathetic conditions, and these will relieve headaches
which occur occasionally.
1358-1
(Q) Is there a gravel condition in the kidneys?
(A) As has been indicated, rather a slowed circulation which
makes for a sedimentary condition.
Hence not only the Buchu Leaves in the Vinol will
cleanse the kidneys but the added activity of the Nitre in its proportions
from the Watermelon Seed Tea, will clear same ...
643-1
While the Buchu cleanses the kidneys from any of
these poisons in such a manner as to make for bettered conditions.
257-149
This will act as a stimuli, as an emit, as a corrector
of the circulatory forces. Do not become alarmed because it increases
the activity of the kidneys; this is to wash or to cleanse same, for the
properties of the Buchu Leaves in this makes for a cleansing in that direction.
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