buchu

/ˈbuːtʃuː/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant used in traditional medicine, particularly in African and Asian cultures, for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

“The herbalist recommended using buchu to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • Ligusticum scabridum
  • agnus castus

Antonyms

  • harmful substance
  • toxic plant