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Boneset

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum

Description: Boneset is a flowering perennial plant native to North America. It is from asteraceae family. Its flowering tops and leaves are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Boneset is a decongestant and an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs; reduces and relieves congestion; enhances immune system; alleviates acute bronchitis symptoms. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold RatingRating

    Boneset is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold prevention RatingRating

    Boneset is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system; used for prevention and treatment. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Constipation RatingRating

    Boneset is a laxative; alleviates constipation. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Boneset is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General arthritic conditions RatingRating

    Boneset relieves pain caused by arthritis. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General fever RatingRating

    Boneset is a febrifuge; reduces fever; alleviates pain associated with fever. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Boneset is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Boneset is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Boneset is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRating

    Boneset is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Boneset is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRating

    Boneset is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Cholagogue RatingRating

    Boneset is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder; stimulates bile flow. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • General skin conditions RatingRating

    Boneset improves skin conditions. Apply boneset containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many weels, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not use it if you have very high fever or liver disease. Do not use boneset for long periods of time. Overdoses may produce nausea and diarrhea.

Available Forms

Boneset is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, tea bags and bulk form.

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