Medicinal properties and cultivation of Boldo.

gaetano23 (58)in #farms • 5 years ago

Nature has given us absolutely everything so that we can take care of our health. And today we would like to tell you about a plant called boldo (or peumus). This tree, originally from Chile, can reach 2 m in height and really contributes to the good functioning of the liver.

Source

In this case, we will be interested in the leaves of this plant. After all, it is in them the medicinal power concluded. Of these, you can make tea and use it as an alternative to medicines (it has been drunk since ancient times). Originally, Boldo tea was used to relieve pain in the muscles and joints.

Today, this plant is widely known for its positive effect in the treatment of liver diseases, problems with the stomach or gallbladder. Boldo grows in countries with a Mediterranean climate, and can be purchased in pharmacies and natural food stores.

Thanks to its beneficial properties, boldo can help cleanse the liver naturally and, at the same time, reduce inflammation. It is important to eat well and monitor your weight!

The leaves of this tree contain a large amount of essential oils and flavonoids, which have an antimicrobial effect. They make it an appropriate treatment for heart disease.

An important place in the nutritional composition of bolds is occupied by alkaloids. Among them, the boldin should be noted separately: natural extract, which contributes to the development of bile. This allows the body to digest fats faster and easier. And although this alkaloid is represented in the leaves of Boldo in small quantities, it is thanks to him that the plant has become so popular.

This plant has many health benefits. Try to include it in your diet, and it will help you:

Source

Treat fatty liver disease, inflammation, hepatitis, cirrhosis and indigestion.
Prevent inflammation of the gallbladder. So you save yourself from the risk of developing cholecystitis. By facilitating the production of bile, the boldo prevents inflammation of the gallbladder due to the accumulation of toxins.
Strengthens liver health due to the content of flavonoids and boldin.
To cleanse the body of harmful substances. This is especially true if you are abusing alcohol, fatty foods or taking many medications.

How to cook and take boldo?

Source

Infusion (or tea)
We recommend taking the Boldo infusion after the main meals. But do not forget that your diet should be healthy and balanced.

Ingredients:

1 glass of water (250 ml)
1 tablespoon boldo de hojas (15 g)
Honey (optional)
Preparation method:

Put the water over the fire. When it boils, add the boldo leaves.
Remove from heat, cover and let infuse the drink for 10 minutes.
If the taste seems too bitter, you can sweeten it with honey.

Cultivation:

Source

It propagates by means of stakes removed from the parent plant, being advisable to maintain a spacing of 1 meter between the seedlings. For the cultivation in pots or planters, it is necessary to guarantee at least 30 cm of depth. It develops better in full sun, in shaded places the production is smaller.

As the leaves are the parts used for medicinal purposes, the ideal is to prune the inflorescences (flower banners), a little before the harvest, to obtain a voluminous plant.