Boldo, plectranthus barbatus, is used commonly as a tea made from the antioxidant-rich leaves for liver and gallbladder problems, including gall bladder stones. Other benefits:
- Anti-flatulent (reduce gas)
- Eliminate gastrointestinal worms
- Promote urine elimination (diuretic)
- Laxative
- Stimulate the flow of bile in the gall bladder
- Promote digestion
- Lower blood glucose
- Against gout
- Sedative
- Rheumatism,
- Eliminate skin blemishes
- Antiseptic
- To treat syphilis and gonorrhea (STD’s)
- To protect the liver
- To treat cystitis
- For kidney problems