Hello thank you for sharing your experience and how wonderful that you were able to recover your voice.
On the other hand I also share with you that I really like tea and infusions and that's why one day I came across this BOLDO tea here in Venezuela we call it acetaminophen tea.
It was in a publication that I was giving away this plant that a family doctor explained to me that this plant is highly toxic to humans and that it had caused the death of some children. So I investigated, and yes, it is a toxic plant. So I invite you to do your research and even from nature we should study well before ingesting anything. Here are some of the reports that I have researched.
"Boldo paraguayo or Acetaminophen Plant. analitica.com. 09/06/15. This plant contains Ascaridol, an active component of high toxicity not recommended for human use.
Contraindications and toxicity risk
Boldo tea, despite its alleged benefits, contains significant amounts of ascaridol, a toxic compound, the main component of Chenopodium Oil, banned for years precisely because of the risks of serious toxicity. Boldo overdose can lead to overexcitement, cramps, exaggerated reflexes and convulsions, according to the "Practical Guide to Natural Medicine" of the American Pharmaceutical Association" reference taken and translated from https://www.sertox.com.ar/es/toxicidad-de-plectranthus-ornatus-codd-y-un-nombre-comun-que-confunde-planta-acetaminofen/#:~:text=It%20is%20important%20to%20make%20clear%20that%20consumption%20can%20produce%20death%20.
I hope my comment is taken as it was taken to me, I only write it out of my concern that nothing bad happens to anyone.
Blessings and have a wonderful holiday.
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Well it is true that many of the plants that we take to cure some ailments in excess become harmful. Of course, children, pregnant women should not for any reason consume infusions and people with chronic diseases should consult their doctor before consuming them.
It is true that here in Venezuela it is known as acetaminophen, in fact I buy my plants in pots with this name in the nursery. But Boldo has helped me with many ailments, to control the symptoms of fever and as I already explained to reduce inflammation of the vocal cords with the help of ginger. I appreciate your concern, it is good to spread this information not only with the plants we consume, ornamental plants are also toxic so we must be careful that children do not play with the leaves of ornamental plants at home or in the garden.
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