Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 0.900 – 0.980 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation: -30.0 to 20.0
Refractive Index: 1.4600 – 1.4900 @ 20°C
Consistency: Thick
Strength of Aroma: High
Mixes well with: Cedar, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Mugwort, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Royal Sandalwood, Valerian Root and Ylang Ylang
Common Uses: Buchu is used to disinfect the urinary tract during infections of the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), prostate (prostatitis), or kidney (pyelonephritis). It is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases.