> Supplement Index> Boneset / Eupatorium perfoliatum / Agueweed / Crosswort / Eupatorium / Feverwort / Indian Sage / Sweating Plant / Thoroughwort / Tse-Ian / Vegetable Antimony / Wood Boneset > Boneset General Information Boneset Uses & Scientific Evidence For Boneset Dosage Information Boneset Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Boneset General Information Ancient Grecians used Boneset for treating ulcers, dysentery, reptile bites, chronic fevers, and liver disease. Native American Indians used the leaves and flowers for treating colds, catarrh, influenza, rheumatism, fevers, dengue, malaria, and typhoid. In 1918, Boneset was used in treating the “Spanish Flu,” and other flu epidemics of the 19th century. From 1820 to 1950, Boneset held official drug status in the U.S., but by the 1950s, physicians rarely prescribed it as a remedy. Recently, there has been revived interest in this herb among herbalists for use in reducing fevers. E. purpureum, or joe pye weed, is a related species that shares some of Boneset’s medicinal qualities; however, it is considered inferior to Boneset in its ability to reduce fever. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Boneset Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today, Boneset is used to promote sweating which reduces fever and is used in treating flu with aches and pains. This herb is an expectorant and can break up chest congestion. It is also used to stimulate appetite and reduce indigestion. This herb also stimulates the immune system which helps prevent viral and bacterial infections. Boneset has also been used for rheumatism, skin conditions, and intestinal worms. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Boneset Dosage Information Boneset comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. Generally, the leaves and flowers are used in the form of a hot tea for inducing sweating and relieving aches and pains. For use as an infusion, take 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Drinking it when it is very hot will give the best effect. If treating fever accompanied by the flu, it is best to drink 1 cup every half hour. In using a tincture, take 2 to 4 ml, 3 times a day. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Boneset Safety & Interaction Information Boneset is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. Due to its strong actions, if you are on other medications, it is best to consult with your physician before using this herb for the treatment of your condition. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -