Boneset herb, c/s, wild crafted

Boneset herb, c/s, wild crafted (531)

Scientific Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum – Compositae Family

AKA: Eupatorium, Thoroughwort, wood boneset, Indian sage, sweating plant, teasel, feverwort, crosswort,, eupatorium, vegetable antimony, Agueweed
Parts Used: Dried parts (aerial parts of the herb)
Active Compounds: Immunostimulatory polysaccharides, sesquuiterpene lactones such as eupafolin, eufoliatorin, helenalin, eucannabinolide, euperfolitin, eufoliatin, euperfolide, rutin, eupatorin, kaempferol, quercitin, astragalin, hyperoside, sterols, dendroidinic acid, volatile oil, diterpenes, flavonoids, hebenolide.

Background: Boneset gets its name from its ability to "break bone fever." Used by North American Indians for stomach problems, colds, and fevers in addition to arthritis and rheumatic ailments. Became popular among the Negroes in the southern United States and used for fevers and as a tonic. Boneset is also used in the United states during influenza epidemics for pain and fever. European settlers used it as a cure-all.

Applications: Laxative/Tonic//Febrifuge/Inflammation

Boneset is used to spur activity in the immune system and fight infection in both viral and bacterial form. Has also been helpful in treating worms and various skin conditions.

Laxative: Boneset works slowly but emphatically on the bowels as a remedy for constipation.

Tonic: Used in moderate doses, it aids relief of muscular rheumatism and the common cold. Also, used when dyspepsia and debility occurs and helpful to relieve indigestion in older people.

Febrifuge: Popular remedy for fevers and helps patient break out into a sweat.

Inflammation: Aids in clearing mucous from the upper respiratory tract.

Description: Boneset is an indigenous perennial plant in North America near river banks and within swamps. Hairy stem grows from 1 to 5 feet high and has a crooked rootstock. Boneset’s leaves taper to a sharp point and its flowers are white or purple and bloom in August and September. Boneset’s odor is weak, but its taste is extremely bitter.

Boneset Dosage:

Tincture: 2 to 4 ml, three times per day.

Infusion: Infuse the dried herb of Boneset by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1 to 2 tsp and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink while hot. If used to aid flu symptoms, drink every half hour.

Safety:
Boneset is toxic in high doses.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.