Boldea fragrans gay
Name
Boldo
Biological Name

Peumus boldo
Monimiaceae
Other Names
Boldu boldus Lyons, Boldea fragrans Gay, Boldo
Parts Used
Dried leaves
Active Compounds
Alkaloids, of the isoquinoline type, up to 0.75%, including boldine, isocorydine, N-methyllaurotetanine, norisocorydine.

Alkaloids, of the isoquinoline type, up to 0.75%, including boldine, isocorydine, N-methyllaurotetanine, norisocorydine, isoboldine, laurolitsine, reticuline & others.

Volatile oil, containing mainly p-cymene, l,8-cineole, ascaridole and linalool.

Flavonoid glycosides based on isorhamnetin.
Remedies For

Cholagogue, hepatic, diuretic.

Boldo is a specific for gall-bladder problems like stones or inflammations. It is also used when there is visceral pain due to other problems in liver or gall-bladder. Boldo has mild urinary demulcent and anti-septic properties and so would be used in cystitis.
Description

Boldo is indigenous to Chile. It was naturalized in mountainous parts of the Mediterranean.
Dosage

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoonful of the dried leaves and let infuse l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.

Tincture: take l-2ml of the tincture three times a day.

Combinations : When treating gall-bladder or liver problems, it combines well with Fringetree Bark and Mountain Grape.
Safety

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