Friday, February 11, 2011

Herb of the WeeK>>>>Boldo Leaves Are?

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The Incas used the herb to treat are used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections, the same uses as you will find it recommended for today. Boldo leaves are used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections, gallbladder discomfort, gallstones, heartburn, and mild stomach cramps. The herb works by encouraging the release of bile, dissolving fats, but also by increasing intestinal transit time, that is, giving the digestive tract more time to digest food. The ascaridole attacks intestinal worms.

Common Uses:Digestion/Indigestion * IBS * Liver *
Properties: Muscle Relaxant* Anti-inflammatory* Antibacterial* Muscle Relaxant* Hepatic* Stomachic* Antiparasite* Anodyne*
Parts Used:leaves
Constituents:alkaloids (boldine) and flavonoids, resin, and tannins. essential oil: ascaridole, camphor, cineole, linalool, limonene

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