Buchu - medicine from nature

Buchu Plant along a Horse About Trail

The magical and aromatic Buchu was officially listed as a medicine in the British Pharmacopoeia in 1821! The medicinal benefits of the shrub were known for years by the Khoi pastoralists.

This evergreen aromatic shrub can grow up to 2m high, with oval leaves 10 – 20 mm long, and white to pink flowers. Fruits are five-segmented capsules which split open when dry to release the small black seeds.
Buchu is a highly valued commodity and a license is required to harvest the bushes, but sadly in many areas over harvesting has lead to a reduction in naturally occurring Buchu.

Buchu grows along of our fynbos routes, on the higher slopes, it's strong scent is released when brushed by the horses leaves.  In fact the genus name "Agathosma" means "good fragrance".

For more information on the wonderful properties of this plant, read more

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