| boldu | <botany> A fragrant evergreen shrub of Chili (Peumus Boldus). The bark is used in tanning, the wood for making charcoal, the leaves in medicine, and the drupes are eaten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| boldus | The leaves of Boldu boldus or Peumus boldus (family Monimiaceae), an evergreen shrub of Chile; used in various disturbances of liver function. Synonym: boldo. Origin: Chilean (05 Mar 2000) |