Brrr! Temperatures have dropped and winter is here! And often that means a range of health problems, colds, flu and other not so fun stuff. Luckily, Mother Nature has provided us with a miracle herb that can help heal any cold weather ailment – buchu.
1 It fights off colds and flu
Once you’ve been hit with the flu virus, your low-immune system leaves your body susceptible to inflammation, which can turn a casual cold into full-blown pneumonia. Buchu is a natural anti-inflammatory, making it the perfect supplement for fighting your flu. It’s also a great source of Vitamin A, which protects your body against viral infections.
2 It relieves painful joints
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases cause inflammation of the joints and pain in the surrounding areas. Quercetin, a naturally occurring antioxidant in buchu, has proven to be highly successful in aiding the relief of arthritis pain due to its impressive anti-inflammatory properties.
3 It helps manage dry skin and eczema
Suffering from itchy, dry, flaky or reddened skin? All you need is a supply of organic buchu oil. Its potent anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties can help you successfully manage eczema as well as bring immediate relief to inflamed, itchy skin.
4 It reduces the symptoms of UTIs
We drink a lot less water in winter, resulting in a massive surge of urinary tract infections (UTIs), which, if not treated correctly, can lead to serious kidney damage. Thanks to its natural antiseptic and diuretic properties, consistently drinking buchu herbal tea can help heal UTIs and reduce the pain caused by the infection.
For more information on South Africa’s power plant, visit the BuchuLife website. Cape Kingdom Nutraceuticals’ buchu products are available in Food Lover’s stores nationwide.
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