Herbal Index: Nutritional and Herbal Information Boneset :(Eupatorium perfoliatum)

Boneset :(Eupatorium perfoliatum)

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Kingdom: Plantae

(Unranked): Angiosperms

(Unranked):Eudicots

(Unranked): Asrerids

Order:Asterales

Family: Aserales

Genus: Eupatorium

Species: E. perfoliatum





Constituents
Astragalin, gallic acid, eufoliatin, eufolatorin, eupatorin, eupefolin, euperfolitin, hyperoside, kaempferol, quercetin, rutin and tannic acid.

Actions
This herb is known to be decongestant, laxative, and anti-inflammatory.
May help with the following sicknesses:

• Colds 
• Flu 
• Fever 
• Fever induced pains and aches ( headaches)
• Bronchitis 
• worms
• malaria
• constipation
• arthritis
• muscular rheumatism 
• jaundice
• tonsillitis

Other Names:
This herb is also called white snakeroot, eupatorium, Thoroughwort, wood boneset, Indian sage, sweating plant, teasel, feverwort, crosswort,, eupatorium, vegetable antimony, and Agueweed.

Cautions:
This herb should not be taken for a extended period of time as it may lead to toxicity.

There has not been sufficient study by the FDA of  Boneset :(Eupatorium perfoliatum)  to say that it is good for the use of all the conditions mentioned above. Please read my legal disclaimer.

Sources:
Prescription’s for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Blach CNC. If you like this information please support the publisher.