Abstract:The use of medicinal plants as an alternative source of treatment, prevention and cure of various diseases is a practice that comes with ancestry. Currently, the search for well-being and new forms of natural treatment without many chemicals, makes the demand for herbal medicines increase every day. Among these, we have the boldo, which has contributed to cure and alleviate some evil diseases such as: liver, poor digestion, stomach, and hemorrhoids. However, in Brazil, as well as in Portuguese-speaking African… Show more
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