In the Name of the herb - En el Nombre de la Yerba

This is a compendium of "Herbal Power 2008" that was published in "El Arado" in a several series of posts. Click in the name of the Herb and you will have more information about the plant and its supposedly curative powers.

Este es un compendio de "Poder Herbal 2008" que fuera publicado "El Arado" en un serie de artículos. Sólo tienes que hacer un Clic sobre el nombre de la hierba para obtener más información al respecto de sus supuestos poderes curativos.

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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).