The Herbal Healing Power (Part IV): Boneset

• Boneset • Eupatorium perfoliatum Thoroughwort – Indian sage – Feverwort – Agueweed - Crosswort, Teasel
Illustration from: Culbreth, David M. R., A Manual of Materia Medica & Pharmacology, Philadelphia & NY., Lea & Febiger, 1927, Illustrated by 497 Illustrations, No Jacket. . Original green cloth, book fine. 627 pgs. + index. black & white illustrations.
Scientific classification From Wikipedia	Photo: (Place): 関東地方, Kanto region In Japan • Copyright © 2005 by 撮影者 (Photographed by): Koba-chan • ライセンス (Licence): GFDL & cc-by-sa-2.5
Kingdom • Plantae
Division • Magnoliophyta
Not Classified as Yet • Eudicot
Order • Asterales
Family • Asteraceae
Tribe • Eupatorieae
Genus • Myrica
Species • Eupatorium - This plant is native from North America and the Original American knew how to use it against sicknesses.
Healing Powers ♦ Aperient ♦ Diaphoretic ♦ Emetic ♦ Purgative (in large doses) ♦ Expectorant ♦ Febrifuge ♦ Laxative Stimulant ♦ Tonic (Mild)
“Phytotechniques” - Parts of the Plant Utilized ♣ Herb ♣
Traditionally or Folkloric Healing Applications Bronchial disorders • Catarrh (all manifestations) • Colds • Coughs • Dyspepsia • Fevers • General Debility • Indigestion • Influenza • Rheumatism •
Habitat Thoroughwort or Boneset is a very common and familiar plant in low meadows and damp ground in North America, extending from Nova Scotia to Florida; however, its healing power is employed throughout the world, such as in Japan (see photo above).