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Peumus boldo (Boldo)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Peumus boldo, Boldu boldus, Boldea fragrans
synonyms: Boldo
part(s) used: leaves, bark
qualities:
affinities:
actions: cholagogue, liver stimulant, diuretic
dosage:
» tincture: 0.5 - 2 ml.
therapy: gallstones, cystitis
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2d
toxicity: 2
» contraindicated in bile duct obstruction or serious liver disorders due to its choleretic activity; use with gallstones only after consultation with doctor (Wichtl, De Smet)
» alkaloids may induce sensorimotor paralysis, causing excitation, hyperreflexia, increased depth of respirations, cramps and convulsions; death may occur due to respiratory paralysis and cardiac collapse (Duke, pp. 358-359)
constituents: alkaloids, volatile oil, flavonoid glycosides
footnotes
De Smet PAGM et al. (eds.). 1993. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag
Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Wichtl M (ed.). 1994. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.