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.

Traditional Uses:* for gallstones and as a gallbladder stimulant (to stimulate bile); to tone, balance, and strengthen liver function (increases liver bile and detoxifies the liver); for upper digestive tract disorders (ulcers, sluggish digestion, lack of bile, dyspepsia); for bowel disorders (colitis, leaky gut, constipation, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome [IBS]); for intestinal worms and liver flukes

Ingredients: 100% pure boldo leaf powder (Peumus boldus). No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated. 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.

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 Warfarin®) should use with caution or under the supervision of a health practitioner to monitor these possible effects.

Drug Interactions: Boldo may enhance the effects of blood-thinning medications such as Warfarin®. One in vivo study suggests that boldo and/or boldine can decrease metabolic activation and/or metabolism of toxins, drugs, and chemicals in the liver. As such, boldo may decrease the effect or reduce the half-life of certain drugs that are metabolized in the liver.