Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Organic

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Organic

Parts Used: Leaf

From Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman:

Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones (eupafolin, euperfolitin, eufoliatin, eufoliatorin, euperfolide, eucannabinoilide, and helenalin); immunostimulatory polysaccharides; flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, hyperoside, astragalin, rutin, eupatorin, and others); miscellaneous: diterpenes (dendroidinic acid, hebenolide); sterols; volativle oil.

Indications: Boneset is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that accompany influenza. It will speedily relieve aches and pains and help the body deal with any fever present. Boneset may also be used to help clear the upper respiratory tract of mucus congestion. Its mild aperient activity eases constipation. Ovearall, it is a safe choice for any fever and for use as a general cleansing agent. It may also provide symptomatic relief as part of a treatment for muscular rheumatism.*