Boneset ~
Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum
Also Known As: Thoroughwort
Boneset is a perennial North American herb traditionally valued by Indigenous peoples and later American herbalists. Its distinctive leaves appear to grow around and through the upright stem, giving the plant its species name perfoliatum.
Boneset has a long history in traditional seasonal, respiratory, and general wellness herbal practices. The dried aerial portions have traditionally been prepared as bitter herbal infusions and extracts.
Because Boneset is a strong, intensely bitter botanical, it is best suited to occasional traditional use rather than as an everyday herbal tea.
Suggested Uses
- Traditional herbal infusions
- Bitter botanical preparations
- Traditional seasonal wellness preparations
- Traditional respiratory herbal practices
- Historical North American herbal preparations
Warnings & Precautions
Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Not recommended for prolonged, frequent, or excessive internal use.
Boneset may naturally contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). Certain PAs are associated with liver toxicity, and research has confirmed their presence in Eupatorium perfoliatum, including in prepared teas and decoctions.
If you have liver disease, a history of liver problems, or regularly use medications or substances that may affect the liver, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
Large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Avoid excessive or prolonged use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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