Boldo Leaf cut IPHYM Herbalism Peumus boldus M.

Boldo Leaf cut IPHYM Herbalism Peumus boldus M.

Latin name: Mr. Peumus boldus

Family: Monimiaceae

Common Names:

Parts used: Leaves

Origin: Latin America

Boldo leaves are bile and are for this reason a traditional constituents of products to help digestion. They also have diuretic, sedative and hépatotoniques.

Properties Boldo

Boldo leaves contain an alkaloid boldine.

- Cholagogue and choleretic (boldine)
- Diuretic
- Anthelmintic

Boldo leaves are used in herbal medicine for adults and seniors, orally, in particular to support the gallbladder, and to calm the stomach, difficult digestion, urinary tract or liver disorders, dyspepsia and small spastic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage of infusion Boldo

Infusion: 10 g / liter, infuse 15 min, drink 500 ml / day (choleretic effect)

As tea: 1-2 g of plant material that can be drunk as an infusion in 2 or 3 times a day.

Precaution for use with Boldo

Lack of sufficient data, infusion of leaves of Boldo is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women, children and adolescents under 18 years.

The decision against Boldo is indicated in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance: boldine

Usual associations Boldo

Other choleretic drugs (Rosemary, Artichoke ...), laxative (Aloe, Senna, Buckthorn ...), stimulating digestive functions ...

Botanical description of Boldo

- Small dioecious tree, always green, slender spreading branches
- Leaves opposite, elliptical, short-stalked
- Flowers yellow cymes
- Fruit: drupe blackish

The advice of our pharmacist herbalist to extract the active principles of plants:

How to make a easy infusion of leaves of Boldo.

• Pour 1/2 liter of boiling water (removed from the heat once boiling) 1 c. Coffee (3-5 g) herb (or herb mixture), then cover.
• Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes for fresh plants, and 5 to 15 minutes to dry plants.
• Strain and drink the tea hot or not after adding some honey or natural syrup.

Prepare your teas and herbal infusions with low mineral water. Water plays an important role as it conveys the properties of plants.

Drinks herbal generally act better on an empty stomach. Often, it is suggested to drink herbal infusions and teas in small sips throughout the day, but it is also possible to divide the daily dose of medicinal plants in 2 or 3 doses. Indications are simply taking the natural remedy if necessary.