Boldo Essential Oil

Benefits

This oil is EXTREMELY TOXIC and should only be used by medical professionals. However, when used properly by practiced professionals, the boldo essential oil is very useful for medicinal properties such as: getting rid of internal worms and parasites which can develop within the body. It is helpful in liver and gallbladder diseases and has cleansing properties. It can be used to cure infections caused in the urinary tracts. It can also help in the problem of gallstones.

One of its important uses is that it was used to cure malaria before the process of quinine was discovered. It is also used to help with both liver and gallbladder issues. It is also used sometimes for weight loss.

Instructions for Use

This essential oil should only be used under strict professional guidance. It should never be applied to the skin or inhaled by any means.

History and Additional Information

The plant is basically a small tree or shrub in which the leaves can be used for medicinal reasons. Although not so famous, its fruits grow between December to February and are a very tasty and nutritious treat to the natives of Chile.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Permus
• Other Names: Boldu boldus, boldoa fragrans, boldus, boldu, boldo leaf
• Family: Monimaceae
• Part of Plant Used: Leaves and Fruits
• Place of Origin: Chile

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: Unpleasant, camphorous, spicy, disagreeable
• Color: yellow
• Aroma Strength: Strong
• Note: N/A (not used for aromatherapy)
• Consistency: liquid

Blending Suggestions: N/A

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: This oil is EXTREMELY TOXIC. The oil should NEVER be used during pregnancies. Even as low a dose as of 0.7g per kg of a body weight can produce convulsion. Due to this reason, the oil is not recommended to be used because of its high content of ascaridde.

Due to this high risk of the boldo, this otherwise potent essential oil is restricted in many countries.