Buchu

Buchu for the Bladder
 
Are you suffering from chronic urinary tract infections or cystitis?  If you are, you know that taking antibiotics all the time isn’t the healthiest way to live your life.  However, you’re probably all too familiar with that lifestyle.  And while antibiotics can help to cure the infection, they leave their own little problems such as stomach upset and a tendency to have yeast infections.

However, there’s an herb that’s native to a small area of South Africa that can actually help to keep bladder infections at bay.  Buchu is the herb that has been used for many years to treat problems with the urinary tract.  And while it’s only native to South Africa, it’s commercially available anywhere in the world today.
 
Traditionally, buchu has been used to treat burning urination and as a diuretic.  It was also used as a lotion that could be applied to bruises and sprains on the body.  In addition, oil from the leaves of the buchu plant will also work to repel insects. When the Dutch colonists came to South Africa, they actually began using buchu for all kinds of urinary problems including urinary tract infections and kidney stones.  They expanded its use as well for problems such as muscle aches, cholera, and arthritis.  And in Europe, it became popular to use buchu to treat gout.
 
However, now buchu is used almost primarily for treating problems with the bladder.  It’s been effective when used against cystitis.  It can also be taken regularly to prevent chronic problems with urinary tract infections – good news for millions of people who suffer with chronic problems.
 
If you’re interested in taking buchu, you can find it in many forms.  It can be taken in capsules or in teas.  You may also want to use a tincture added to a liquid.  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you’re taking the correct dose for you.
 
Many people are beginning to take buchu for reasons beyond urinary tract infections.  For example, it may be helpful in treating colds and flu.  It could also help to reduce inflammation to the prostate gland.  Finally, it may be helpful in treating diabetes, rheumatism, and even high blood pressure.
 
While buchu has many uses, you’ll find it particularly helpful if you struggle with bladder problems.  For many people, urinary tract infections are so common and chronic that it becomes natural to be on medication all the time.  By taking buchu, you may eliminate the need for these drugs and prevent chronic infections.