Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested boldo leaf powder (Peumus boldus) - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Boldo has many biologically active chemicals. At least 17 alkaloids have been documented thus far, several of which are believed to be boldo's main active constituents. Much of the biological activity of the plant has been attributed to a single alkaloid called boldine.* Raintree's boldo has been organically grown in Chile and has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts. To see pictures of boldo, click here.

For more information boldo (Peumus boldus), please refer to the Database File for Boldo in the Tropical Plant Database. For general information on Raintree's available bulk plants and sustainable harvesting practices, please refer to Main Page for Bulk Plants.

This bulk one pound package retails for $24.00.

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Ingredients: 100% pure boldo leaf powder (Peumus boldus). No binders, fillers or additives are used. It is organically grown in Chile without any pesticides or fertilizers.

Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea): Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in 1/2 cup amounts twice daily. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal infusions, see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.

Contraindications:

• Boldo has demonstrated abortive properties and caused fetal birth defects in animal studies and therefore should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
• Chemicals in boldo may thin the blood. Those taking blood-thinning medications (such as WarfarinŽ) should use with caution or under the supervision of a health practitioner to monitor these possible effects.