Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Buchu
The Herbs

(Barosma betulina, Agathosma

betulina) P K

Folk Names: Bookoo, Bucoo, Buku, Oval Buchu, Short Buchu, Sab, Pinkaou

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Psychic Powers, Prophetic Dreams

Magical Uses: An infusion of buchu, when drunk, enables one to foretell the future.

Frankincense mixed with buchu is burned directly before retiring to produce prophetic dreams. Only a small amount should be burned, and this must be in the bedroom.