Scientific name

Family

Origin

Synonyms

Bucco

Used Parts

Chemical constituents

• Flavonoids (diosmin);
• mucilage;
• Essential oil (diosphenol, limonene, pulegone).

Bucco in Herbalist: Property of Bucco

In vitro studies conducted on bucco have shown some activity of the essential oil against the microflora typical of urinary tract infections, but the effect was not considered pharmacologically relevant.

Side effects

Essential oil of bucco can cause irritation of the urinary tract and mucous membranes, therefore all preparations are not recommended.

Pharmacological Interactions

They are not known.

Note

Bucco is an important source of diosmin, flavonoid used as a vasoprotector and available in several medicinal specialties (diosven).