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
No other information available. Some herbs are known to react with
your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on
any herb.
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