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Oral Uses
- Constipation
Boldo alleviates constipation. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Flatulence
Boldo prevents dyspepsia produced gas; stimulates digestion. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Gallstones
Boldo helps expel gallstones; alleviates gallbladder pain. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks. For this condition use boldo under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- General gallbladder conditions
Boldo stimulates gallbladder contractions. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- GERD
Boldo is a bitter; stimulates digestion and digestive enzyme production. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Improving & supporting health & function of liver
Boldo protects the liver. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Indigestion
Boldo is a bitter; stimulates digestion; digestive enzyme and stomach acid production. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Oral Actions
- Action - Antilithic (gallstones)
Boldo is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Bitter
Boldo is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Cholagogue
Boldo is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Choleretic
Boldo is a choleretic; stimulates bile production. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Digestive
Boldo is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Abortifacient
Boldo is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use boldo for abortion.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Boldo is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Recommended Dosage
Take 2-3 g of boldo daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses for many weeks.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use boldo for long periods of time. Do not use it during pregnancy, nursing or if you have liver or kidney damage. Use boldo with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.
Available Forms
Boldo is available in tincture, tea bags and bulk form.
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