Tincture of boldo (Peumus boldus) 1:3 45%
Peumus boldus, organic grain alcohol
Daily adult dose 1.5 - 5ml unless otherwise prescribed.
Avoid in pregnancy and when breastfeeding, obstruction of the bile duct and severe liver disorders. Use of boldo leaf in cases of gallstones should be based on professional diagnosis and advice.
Common names: Boldo
Family: Monimaceae
Parts used: Leaves
Habitat: Native to the forests of the Chilean Andes, introduced and cultivated elsewhere, particularly sunny mountainsides in the Mediterranean.
Constituents: Volatile oil (2-4%), Alkaloids including boldine, Flavonoids including catechin, Glycosides including boldoglucin, tannins, resins.
Actions: Cholagogue, Choleretic, Diuretic, Liver Stimulant, Sedative, Mild Urinary Antiseptic and Urinary Demulcent.
History: The name Boldo comes from Foḻo in the indigenous language of Mapuche people in Chile and Argentina. Boldo has a long tradition of use in South America and is featured in various national pharmacopoeas of the region.
Traditional and current uses:
• Mild dyspepsia
• Sluggish digestion
• Gall bladder and liver pain (under professional supervision)
• Urinary tract infection
• Rheumatic conditions
• Cholelithiasis
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