Natural Health Products and Medication

Boldo

Scientific name:  Peumus boldus
Synonyms:  boldine, boldus

Part(s) used

Leaves

Principal constituents

Alkaloids, essential oils and flavonoids (boldoside, fragoside, etc.)

Recognized therapeutic effects

• Helps counteract liver failure (stimulates liver activity, production and secretion of bile)
• Relieves digestive sluggishness caused by dyspepsia (bloating, belching, flatulence)

Traditional use

• Treatment of constipation related to liver conditions
• Antiseptic
• Diuretic

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Children 12 and under
• Gallstones, obstruction of the bile ducts or severe liver disease
• Kidney disease

Drug interactions

• None documented