Chilean Boldo – Peumus boldus

Peumus boldus leaves contain a high concentration of alkaloids and essential oils, giving them very specific properties. The powdered form allows for easy integration into capsules, dry extracts, or supplements intended for controlled use.

Description

Fine, green-grey powder with a characteristic aromatic and camphoraceous odour. Light, slightly fibrous texture. Intended for professional use in formulation.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Boldo, Chilean boldo
• Latin name: Peumus boldus
• Family: Monimiaceae
• Part used: Leaves
• Form: Fine powder
• Origin: South America (mainly Chile)
• English name: Boldo leaf powder
• German name: Boldo-Pulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de boldo
• Name in Italian: Polvere di boldo
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق بولدو (Masḥūq Boldo)

Main virtues

Boldo powder is traditionally used in formulations of food supplements or standardized extracts intended to support digestive comfort, within a regulated and controlled framework.

Main constituents

Boldine, flavonoids, essential oils (cineole, ascaridiol), tannins.

Use and dosage

• Formulation: integrated as raw material for capsules, tablets or professional preparations.
• Dosage: strictly to be defined by a professional according to current standards.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant regulated in France – use strictly reserved for health professionals.
• Contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children.
• May cause side effects in case of overdose or prolonged use without medical supervision.

History and origin

Boldo has been used since pre-Columbian times in the Andean regions. Its reputation spread to Europe in the 19th century. It is listed in several pharmacopoeias in South America and Europe, but its use in France remains restricted to regulated preparations.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Packaging: opaque bag or airtight box, suitable for professional use.
• Appearance: homogeneous green-grey powder.
• Odor: characteristic, camphoraceous and aromatic.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• French Pharmacopoeia – List of regulated plants
• Latin American Phytotherapy Corpus
• Toxicological studies on boldo alkaloids

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