Boldo is an evergreen Chilean shrub whose aromatic leaves have been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples and Mapuche communities to support digestion and liver function. The leaves contain distinctive alkaloids and volatile oils that give boldo its characteristic peppery flavor and traditional reputation as a hepatic and choleretic tonic.
leaf, bark
tea, decoction, tincture, powder
1–3g dried leaf daily as tea or decoction; 20–40 drops tincture 2–3x daily
Avoid in pregnancy and liver disease. Ascaridole content — use short-term.
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