What is boldo leaf?
Boldo Leaf, also called Boldea, Boldine, and Boldus, is native to Chile and Peru, and is currently cultivated in Morocco as well. Traditionally, Boldo Leaf has been used in South America in the treatment of liver ailments, such as hepatitis. The South Americans also used Boldo Leaf to treat cystitis, gonorrhea, and bladder infections. Recent excavations of Monte Verde, an area in southern Chile, unearthed evidence of the medicinal use of 22 varieties of plants by people thought to have lived there more than 12,500 years ago. Among these plants is Boldo, which archeologists found wrapped in seaweed. When chewed by individuals who had been severely injured or who required some kind of surgery, this combination of plants may have provided both painkilling and mind-altering properties. Boldo Leaf is a liver and gall bladder stimulant and has been used to treat gallstones. It has also been found to be a mild laxative and can be helpful in relieving gastrointestinal spasms and flatulence. Bo
