Buchu Prep/Dose

Preparation:

Like Bearberry leaf, it contains an essential oil that must be preserved in preparation. The overnight cold water infusion, tincture or long infusion are the best preparations for this reason.

Fluid Extract: 1,000 parts powdered leaves plus 400 parts 90% ethanol (V/V) 7:3 water produce 1,000 parts fluid extract

Fluid extract: 1:1 90% ethanol (V/V)

Tincture: 1:5, 60% ethanol (V/V)

Daily Dose:

The daily dose is 1g to 2g.

Fluid extracts of 0.3 to 1.2 mL are taken 3 times daily (chronic)

Cold long infusion: 3-9 g

Tincture: 1-3 ml

From Physio-Medical Therapeutics, Materia Medica and Pharmacy BY T. J. LYLE, A.M.M. 1897