Condition
Treatment Support
infection fighter
Application
tincture, tea
Boneset
(Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Also know as Thoroughwort
Botanical Information
A perennial herb of moist, rich soil of the eastern U.S. with opposite leaves that clasp the main stem and numerous white flowers.
Working with Boneset
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Flowers
Herb Forms
Tinctures, capsules, bulk herb, powder.
Boneset is used for various respiratory ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, unproductive coughs, and pneumonia. It is called for in flu (specifically with deep aching) and fever, as well as for chicken pox and broken bones. Boneset is said to increase the body’s resistance to infection and may have an antiviral effect.
Boneset has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
Not for long-term use (longer than two weeks). Avoid use altogether if you have preexisting liver problems like hepatitis; contains small amounts of chemical compounds that stress the liver.
Conditions treated with Boneset
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-infection
Application
tincture, tea, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
