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Information about the herb Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum, also known as Indian Sage is part of the Compositae plant family. It
is a North American native perennial, extending from Nova Scotia to Florida.
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Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum
Common Name: Agueweed, Crosswort, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Thoroughwort
Plant Family: Compositae
History: Boneset was a favorite medicine of North American Indians.
Contains:
- a volatile oil
- Eupatorin (a bitter glucosidal principle)
- tannic acid
Action:
- aperient [a mild stimulant producing a natural movement of the bowels; a gentle purgative]
- cathartic [an agent producing evacuation of the bowels]
- diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration], taken hot]
- emetic [an agent that causes vomiting]
- expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
- febrifuge [an agent that reduces or eliminates fevers]
- laxative [an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative]
- stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being] taken cold in moderate doses]
Medicinal Parts Used: Herb
An infusion of Boneset sprinkled around the house was thought to drive away:
- evil spirits
- negativity
Boneset is commonly used for:
Female Conditions
- uterus conditions
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- bowel conditions
- stomach conditions
Inflammatory Conditions
- catarrhal conditions
- muscular rheumatism
Liver Conditions
- liver conditions
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- colds in general
- influenza
Other
- fever
- severe intermittentfevers
- skin diseases
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Boneset without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your taking any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Boneset available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
