• Boldo Leaf Oil

    Boldo Leaf Oil

    Boldo leaves are most commonly used in fluid extracts and as infusions. Additionally, both the bark and the leaves undergo extraction to yield purified boldine.
    Boldo leaves are most commonly used in fluid extracts and as infusions. Additionally, both the bark and the leaves undergo extraction to yield purified boldine.

    Boldo, an indigenous tree in Chile, is the source for this essential oil. Boldo leaf oil has been widely used since the time of the Incas as a treatment for liver, stomach and digestive problems. It is popular in Latin America as a traditional medicine for upset stomach, and gallbladder support. Boldo leaf oil has many health benefits including:

    • Treating indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting and food poisoning;
    • Eliminating hookworm, tapeworm, roundworm and other intestinal worms and parasites;
    • Relieving arthritis and rheumatism;
    • Protecting liver from infection;
    • Getting rid of lice, mosquitoes, flies and bedbugs;
    • Preventing inflammation in the liver, stomach and intestine;
    • Preventing microbial and bacterial infection;
    • Stimulating brain activity, nerve function and blood circulation;
    • Increasing urination;
    • Reducing inflammation;
    • Reducing gas;
    • Supporting the heart; and,
    • Treating infections in the gallbladder, colon, rectum and urinary tract.

    Other health problems that can be treated by boldo leaf oil include:

    • Heartburn, bloating, indigestion, GI disorders;
    • Gout;
    • Syphilis;
    • Headache;
    • Earache; and,
    • Menstrual problems.

    Pro tips: Add a drop of boldo leaf oil your tea to improve digestion, promote weight loss and boost your digestive system.