Boldo

Stem plant

Molina, Monimiaceae.

Medicinal drug

Boldo folium – Boldo leaves: boldo leaves consist of the whole or crushed dried leaves of Molina (PhEur). The PhEur requires an essential oil content in a defined range and a minimum content of alkaloids.

Preparations

  • Boldo extractum ethanolicum liquidum
  • Boldo folii tinctura
  • Boldo pulvis
  • Boldo tinctura

Ingredients

  • Alkaloids: boldine
  • Flavonoids
  • Essential oil

Effects

  • Biliary
  • Antispasmodic
  • Increase gastric juice secretion

Fields of application

Gastrointestinal complaints, to stimulate bile activity.

Dosage

As an infusion, average daily dose 3 g.

Contraindications

Obstruction of the bile ducts, gallstones, severe liver disease.