Boldois a powerful antiseptic that has been used to treat genito-urinaryinfections and stimulate the liver to combat liver disease andgallbladder ailments. It is also a fine anti-inflammatory thathelps to combat gout, rheumatism and arthritis.
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History:
Boldo is an evergreen shrub that grows in the fields of the Andes, andis indigenous to Chile and Peru, where it thrives in well-drained,sandy, acid soil in full sun. It is also native to parts ofMorocco and cultivated in Italy, Brazil and North Africa to meet thedemands for its medicinal uses in European and North American markets,where it is widely used. In South America, the yellowish-greensugary fruit is eaten, the bark used for tanning, and the wood utilizedin charcoal making. The leaves and bark are used in herbalmedicine, and when the leaves are crushed, a peculiar, strong, somewhatcamphor-like and disagreeable odor is emitted. Boldo leaves havea strong, woody and slightly bitter flavor and are used in a similarmanner to bay leaves for culinary purposes, primarily in Latin America,where the leaves are also used in herbal teas. Boldo's medicinalproperties were first investigated by a French physician in 1869,although the native South American peoples in Chile and Peru have usedthe herb for centuries to cure gonorrhea, liver ailments andgallstones. Archaeological evidence in Chile has demonstrated theuse of Boldo as a medicine well over ten thousand years ago. Someof the many constituents in Boldo include aromatic volatile oil,ascaridole,terpenes, terpineol, bitter alkaloid (boldine) and theglucoside (boldin), gum, resin, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, camphor,coumarin, eugenol, limonene, linalool and the important nutrient,choline.
Beneficial Uses:
Boldo is widely known as a liver tonic. As a cholagogue, thisbitter and aromatic herb stimulates the production and excretion ofbile from the gallbladder and treats liver diseases, also easingjaundice, hepatitis, gallstones and chronic hepatic torpor.
As a tonic that supports the gastro-intestinal anddigestive tracts, Boldo relaxes smooth muscle and stimulates thesecretion of gastric juices, helping to promote good digestion andeasing dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach spasms, flatulence and otherstomach discomforts.
Boldo is said to have antibiotic and antisepticproperties. Combined with its diuretic qualities, the herbstimulates and supports the genito-urinary tract. Its mildantiseptic properties treat urinary tract infections such as cystitis,gonorrhea and syphilis.
Boldo is said to have laxative properties and contains a volatile oil that destroys intestinal parasites and expels worms.
Considered a fine anti-inflammatory that promotes theexcretion of uric acid, Boldo is said to relieve rheumatism, gout andarthritis.
Boldo is thought to be a mild sedative with painkilling properties.
Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Boldo, and people being treatedfor liver, gallbladder or kidney disease should not use this herbwithout first consulting their health care providers. Boldo issubject to restrictions in some countries.
Capsule Size:
We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, , size "00" capsules for all of our encapsulated products.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs of powdered herb material.
- Boldo - Botanical Powder -- Approximately 600 mgs each
