Eupatorium perfoliatum

 Folk Names: Agueweed, Crosswort, Feverwort,  Indian Sage, Sweating Plant, Teasel,    Thoroughwort, Wood Boneset

 Gender: Feminine

 Planet: Saturn

 Element: Water

 Deity: 

 Power: Protection, Exorcism 

Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset probably got its name because of its ability to ease the severe muscle and joint pains of breakbone fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease also known as dengue fever.

The stem of the plant grows through (perforates) the fused pairs of leaves, hence the species name �?/FONT>Eupatorium perfoliatum.�?

Native Americans and pioneers both used a tea made of the aerial parts of the dried

plant to treat colds and malaria.

The pioneers of Indiana gathered large bundles and dried them for use through the winter.

This herbal reduces fever by inducing sweating.

Boneset was listed in the US Pharmacopoeia and US Dispensatory for decades as the standard treatment for influenza. Use of boneset in large doses may damage the liver and kidneys or lead to internal hemorrhage.