Buchu

(bit' -kit). The leaves of several species of Barosma, yielding a volatile oil, to which its properties are probably due, and a bitter extractive, Barosmin. Dose gr. j-v. It causes a sensation of glowing warmth over the body, stimulates the appetite, and increases the circulation. It is useful in urethritis and affections of the genito-urinary mucous membrane. Dose of the leaves, gr. B., Ext., Fid. Dose B., Infusum. Dose B., Tinctura, (B. P.) Dose Apparatus. An apparatus consisting of a weight and pulley for applying extension to a limb. B. Fascia, the superficial perineal fascia. B. Method. See Treatment , Methods of. B. Operations. See Operations, Table of.