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What is the family name of buchu leaf?
What is the family name of buchu leaf?
- Rutaceae (correct)
- Asteraceae
- Fabaceae
- Lamiaceae
Which constituent is NOT found in buchu leaf?
Which constituent is NOT found in buchu leaf?
- Diosmin
- Hesperidin
- Tannins (correct)
- Mucilage
What is one of the known uses of the volatile oil of buchu?
What is one of the known uses of the volatile oil of buchu?
- As an anti-inflammatory agent
- For treatment of skin rashes
- As a urinary disinfectant (correct)
- As a sedative
What type of margin do buchu leaves have?
What type of margin do buchu leaves have?
Which of the following is characteristic of the surface of buchu leaves?
Which of the following is characteristic of the surface of buchu leaves?
Which condition is NOT indicated for the use of buchu?
Which condition is NOT indicated for the use of buchu?
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What is 5-BUCHU LEAF?
What is 5-BUCHU LEAF?
The dried leaves of the Barosma betulina plant.
What is a petiole?
What is a petiole?
The stem that attaches the leaf to the plant.
What is the shape of the buchu leaf?
What is the shape of the buchu leaf?
The shape of the buchu leaf is like a diamond with a wider top.
What makes the buchu leaf's surface unique?
What makes the buchu leaf's surface unique?
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What is the key active ingredient in buchu leaf?
What is the key active ingredient in buchu leaf?
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What is the main use of buchu leaf?
What is the main use of buchu leaf?
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