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* '''Species: ''[[Peumus boldus Molina]]'''''

'''''Peumus Boldus Molina '''''

The Peumus boldus is used in many ways to treat patients.  Such as patients with indigestion, stomach cramps (spasms), and mild gallbladder and liver problems.  It’s even sometimes used to treat appetite loss and constipation.  But beware, this herbal supplement has been found to contain possible harmful impurities or additives.  You shouldn’t take this herbal remedy if you have the following health problems: severe liver disease, gallstones, diabetes, alcohol dependence, if you are pregnant, and if you may become pregnant.  If you want to use this product, make sure you tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your nonprescription medications and prescriptions you may use.  If you overdose on this product, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.  If you live in Canada you should locate or call a local poison control center directly.   

Id you happen to miss one of your doses, don’t worry, just take it as soon as you remember.  But don’t double dose to catch up!  Storing this product is easy; all you have to do is store it in its original package.   

The Peumus Boldus is an evergreen tree that grows at a slow pace; it will get up to 6m (19ft 8in).  The tree is active throughout the year, being in flower from August to September and in leaf the rest of the year.  The individual flowers on the tree are either male or female, but never both on the same tree.  So if the plant is to be pollinated, both male and female plants must be planted in close range to each other, so pollination is easily accessible.  This plant is not self-fertile.   

On the female tree the fruit that it produces is edible and has medical properties.  But on the downside, it’s very hard to germinate.  It may take up to 180 days to get just a few percent of germination.  On average, the germination is 30-60%.  The flowers are yellow and white, without the information on the number of petals.  This is a tough plant, it can tolerate low temperatures up to -8C and can even handle a snow covering for a couple of weeks.  But for the plant to be happy, it likes to be fully exposed to the sun.  

The Pleumus Boldus is categorized as a perennial tree and grows over 40 feet tall (12 M).  When planting, you should space this plant so it’s always in direct sunlight.  This full sun exposure will help in the growing process.  There is no danger in planting this plant.  The only danger in using this plant is to make sure you use it correctly and consult with your doctor about or before any use.   

The planting process and life cycle for this plant is simple, it starts off as a seed and grows from there.  When the boldo is in its tree stage, you may notice pretty flowers blooming on it in the early spring.  Actually the flowers don’t only bloom in the early spring but also in the late winter, mid spring and mid winter.  So for about half a year you will have beautiful flowers on your tree.  If you don’t have a tree in your yard, you may not know the colors of the flowers.  Well they include of white to near white and cream to a tan color, so pretty basic colors.  Bees, butterflies, and birds will attract to these flowers, so you may want to be prepared for that.  But all in all this plant has a very easy life cycle and will reproduce itself so it can grow again and again.  <ref>Unknown. Author [http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60854/ Peumus boldus] “Dave’s Garden”.Web. 05-26-13. </ref>