Boldo leaf, c/s

Scientific Name: Peumus Boldus – Umbelliferae

AKA: Boldus Fragrans, Boldo, Boldu boldus Lyons, Boldea fragrans Gay

Parts Used: Leaves

Active Compounds: 0.7% Isoquinoline such as Boldine, Volatile oil, Terpeneol, Boldin, Boldoglucin, Flavonoid glycosides, Alkaloids.

Background: The Araucanian citizens of Chile used it as a tonic and ate the berries.

Applications: Antiseptic/Inflammation/Tonic

Antiseptic: Used to treat cystitis.

Inflammation: Useful for gall-bladder problems, such as stones and for pain in the liver. Used as cure for gonorrhea in South America.

Tonic: Aids in chronic hepatic torpor and urinary or genital inflammation.

Description:
An evergreen shrub, Boldo grows in the Andes Mountains in Chile. Also grown in mountains near the Mediterranean. Boldo’s leaves are approximately two inches in length and colored brown when dried. The leaves contain about 2% volatile oil, and its odor is very unpleasant. Boldo was naturalized in the mountains near the Mediterranean. Boldo is also used to make charcoal. Fruit of shrub is eaten and its bark is used for tanning.

Boldo Dosage:

Tincture: Take 1 to 2 ml, three times per day

Infusion: Use 1 tsp of dried leaves and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Infuse for 10 to 15 minutes and drink three times per day.

Safety:
Do not use Boldo while pregnant. Check with local government to see if Boldo is legal in your country.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.