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buchu

buchu

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A South African bush whose leaves people use for medicine, flavoring or perfume
  • noun
  • South African
: buchu
  • The tea made from buchu is known for its refreshing flavor and health benefits.

Hold one of these reusable carrots under running water to send bubbly clouds of buchu, lemon and grapefruit scurrying across your bar.

Examples

  • Hold one of these reusable carrots under running water to send bubbly clouds of buchu, lemon and grapefruit scurrying across your bar.

    Zoella

  • Many people use buchu leaves for herbal remedies due to their aromatic properties.

  • In South African cuisine, buchu is commonly added to dishes for a unique fragrance.

Surface Forms

buchu singular
buchus plural

Etymology

Buchu comes from South Africa and was taken into English from the local African name for the shrub via Afrikaans. Because it is the plant's original name, buchu today means that aromatic shrub used for tea, perfume, and medicine.