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The boldo (Peumus boldus) is an evergreen shrub (or small tree) that belongs to the Monimiaceae family. The plant is native to Chile. However, it is also common in the Mediterranean region, especially in North Africa. Peumus boldus reaches heights of growth of up to 6 m. The leaves are somewhat leathery, smooth-edged, ovate, Peumus boldus sprouts white or yellow flowers that are arranged in racemose inflorescences. The fruits are small and yellowish-green berries.
Phytotherapeutically used are the leaves of the shrub: Boldo folium
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Peumus boldus is the parent plant of boldo folium, the boldo leaves, a drug that consists of dried, cut or crushed boldo leaves. The drug is positively monographed by the Commission E. It is also approved by ESCOP and HMPC.
Boldo leaves are used in South and Central American folk medicine as a medicinal plant for gastrointestinal complaints.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
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