Buchu

/ˈbuːkuː/ noun

Definition

A small shrub native to South Africa whose leaves have a strong aromatic smell and were traditionally used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Etymology

From Khoikhoi (indigenous South African language) 'buchu,' the original name used by native peoples for this aromatic plant.

Kelly Says

Buchu leaves contain powerful aromatic oils that have been used for centuries in South African traditional medicine, and modern research is discovering they may have real anti-inflammatory properties!

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