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Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Boldo

  • Botanical Name

    Peumus boldus

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    5 to 20mL weekly

Boldo has a history of use for detoxification used traditionally as a tonic to support liver and gallbladder function, to calm digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia and for bladder discomfort. It is also considered to be a good general medicine and tonic. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Boldo and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Native Andean people have used boldo leaves for centuries for aiding digestion and as a general tonic. Explorers to South America observed natives using boldo leaves as a culinary spice. In 1875 it was introduced to British and American pharmacists as a treatment for mild stomach, liver and bladder discomforts. In Chile it was used to treat hepatic and gastrointestinal diseases such as dyspepsia and as an anthelmintic. In Peru the leaves were mainly used by indigenous tribes to maintain liver health, eliminate gallstones and support good digestion. 

  • Actions

    Cholagogue, choleretic, hepatoprotective, diuretic, mild urinary demulcent, antiseptic, stomachic, anthelmintic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

  • Indications

    •    Symptomatic relief of dyspepsia and mild spasmodic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
    •    Liver and gallbladder disorders including gallstones (with medical supervision) and pain in these areas.
    •    Cystitis
    •    Rheumatism

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cold

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Boldo is contraindicated in individuals with obstruction of bile ducts and severe liver disease.  Excessive doses of boldo may cause renal irritation, because of the volatile oil, and should be avoided by individuals with an existing kidney disorder. Boldo should only be used in patients with gallstones after consultation with a physician. There is a risk of hepatotoxicity in elderly patients with fatty liver. 

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Contraindicated  

  • Drug Interactions

    Avoid taking with tacrolimus (an immunosuppressive drug). Caution with lithium and anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and hepatotoxic drugs. 

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Celandine, Dandelion Root, St. Mary’s Thistle, Schizandra, Globe Artichoke, Turmeric