Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Buchu the Safety Factor
Diuretics deplete body stores of potassium, an important nutrient. Anyone taking buchu should increase consumption of foods high in potassium, such as bananas and fresh vegetables.
Pregnant women should not take diuretics without a physician’s approval.
The Food and Drug Administration considers buchu safe, and no harmful effects have been reported. For otherwise healthy nonpregnant, nonnursing adults who are not taking other diuretics, buchu is considered safe in amounts typically recommended.
Buchu should be used in medicinal amounts only in consultation with your doctor. If buchu causes minor discomforts, such as stomach upset or diarrhea, use less or stop using it. Let your doctor know if you experience any unpleasant symptoms or if the symptoms for which the herb is being used do not improve significantly in two weeks.
Native Cultivation - African
This 5-foot shrub with finely toothed opposite or alternative leaves is not grown in the United States.