Booku

Bucco ( Buchu ) is a plant whose leaves are used to make medicine. Bucco is used to disinfect the urinary tract during infections of the bladder, urethra, prostate or kidneys. Bucco is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. Bucco oil is used in food production to give food a fruity taste reminiscent of blackcurrants.

How does Bucco work?

It is believed that the active chemicals in Bucco may kill pathogens and promote urine flow.

How effective is Bucco?

There is not enough scientific data to assess the effectiveness of Bucco in treating urinary tract infections, kidney infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Bucco for these conditions.

Safety and side effects

Bucco appears to be safe and harmless when used in food quantities and may be safe and harmless when used in medical quantities. However, Bucco may not be safe and harmless if larger amounts or the oil are used. Bucco may irritate the stomach and kidneys and increase menstrual flow. It may also cause liver damage, so liver function should be monitored by a doctor for people using Bucco.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Pregnant women should only use Bucco in food-grade amounts, as higher amounts may jeopardize pregnancy. There have been reports linking Bucco to miscarriages. For breastfeeding women, Bucco could be safe and harmless in normal amounts. However, larger amounts should be avoided until more is known about the safety of Bucco during breastfeeding.

Kidney infections: Although some people use bocco for kidney infections, health experts advise against this practice.

Urinary tract inflammation: You should not use Bucco if you suffer from pain and swelling in the urinary tract.

Operations: Bucco could slow down blood clotting. There are concerns that Bucco could increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. For this reason, the use of Bucco should be stopped at least two weeks before upcoming operations.

Interactions

Care should be taken when using Bucco in combination with the following medications:

Lithium

Bucco may have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking Bucco could impair the excretion of lithium by the body. This could increase the lithium levels in the body and lead to serious side effects. For this reason, it is important to consult your doctor before using Bucco if you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.

Medications that slow down blood clotting

Bucco could slow down blood clotting. Taking Bucco in combination with medicines that also slow down blood clotting could increase the risk of bleeding and the tendency to bruise. Some medications that can slow blood clotting include aspirin, diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen, naproxen, heparin, warfarin and others.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Bucco depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Bucco. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.