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.