Boneset
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Other Common Names: Thoroughwort, Feverwort, Indian Sage
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (Leaves & Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, drying
Taste: Bitter
A Traditional Remedy for Resilience & Recovery
Boneset has long been cherished in North American herbal traditions as a powerful herb for immune support, fever relief, and deep systemic cleansing. Traditionally used by Indigenous healers and early settlers, this bitter yet potent plant is known for helping the body through seasonal illnesses, breaking fevers, and restoring vitality during recovery.
Key Benefits & Uses
Boneset is valued for its immune-boosting, diaphoretic, and detoxifying properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Cold & flu support: Helps shorten duration and ease symptoms of seasonal illness
✔️ Fever management: Encourages sweating to break fevers naturally
✔️ Immune resilience: Stimulates immune function to help fight infections
✔️ Lymphatic & detox support: Aids in clearing stagnation and toxins from the body
✔️ Respiratory health: Supports relief from congestion, coughs, and lingering infections
✔️ Joint & muscle relief: Traditionally used for body aches, especially from fevers ("bone-breaking" flu)
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried boneset in hot water for a potent immune-supporting tea (best taken warm)
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick and easy immune support
🌿 Herbal Steam: Inhale steam from a boneset infusion to support respiratory health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we source our boneset organically and ethically, ensuring purity and potency while preserving this valuable herbal ally.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Use in moderation—boneset contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may be toxic to the liver in high doses or prolonged use
⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant or nursing individuals
⚠️ Can cause nausea in large amounts—always start with small doses
⚠️ Consult a healthcare provider if using long-term or if taking medications
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Other Common Names: Thoroughwort, Feverwort, Indian Sage
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (Leaves & Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, drying
Taste: Bitter
A Traditional Remedy for Resilience & Recovery
Boneset has long been cherished in North American herbal traditions as a powerful herb for immune support, fever relief, and deep systemic cleansing. Traditionally used by Indigenous healers and early settlers, this bitter yet potent plant is known for helping the body through seasonal illnesses, breaking fevers, and restoring vitality during recovery.
Key Benefits & Uses
Boneset is valued for its immune-boosting, diaphoretic, and detoxifying properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Cold & flu support: Helps shorten duration and ease symptoms of seasonal illness
✔️ Fever management: Encourages sweating to break fevers naturally
✔️ Immune resilience: Stimulates immune function to help fight infections
✔️ Lymphatic & detox support: Aids in clearing stagnation and toxins from the body
✔️ Respiratory health: Supports relief from congestion, coughs, and lingering infections
✔️ Joint & muscle relief: Traditionally used for body aches, especially from fevers ("bone-breaking" flu)
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried boneset in hot water for a potent immune-supporting tea (best taken warm)
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick and easy immune support
🌿 Herbal Steam: Inhale steam from a boneset infusion to support respiratory health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we source our boneset organically and ethically, ensuring purity and potency while preserving this valuable herbal ally.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Use in moderation—boneset contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may be toxic to the liver in high doses or prolonged use
⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant or nursing individuals
⚠️ Can cause nausea in large amounts—always start with small doses
⚠️ Consult a healthcare provider if using long-term or if taking medications
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Other Common Names: Thoroughwort, Feverwort, Indian Sage
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (Leaves & Flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, drying
Taste: Bitter
A Traditional Remedy for Resilience & Recovery
Boneset has long been cherished in North American herbal traditions as a powerful herb for immune support, fever relief, and deep systemic cleansing. Traditionally used by Indigenous healers and early settlers, this bitter yet potent plant is known for helping the body through seasonal illnesses, breaking fevers, and restoring vitality during recovery.
Key Benefits & Uses
Boneset is valued for its immune-boosting, diaphoretic, and detoxifying properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Cold & flu support: Helps shorten duration and ease symptoms of seasonal illness
✔️ Fever management: Encourages sweating to break fevers naturally
✔️ Immune resilience: Stimulates immune function to help fight infections
✔️ Lymphatic & detox support: Aids in clearing stagnation and toxins from the body
✔️ Respiratory health: Supports relief from congestion, coughs, and lingering infections
✔️ Joint & muscle relief: Traditionally used for body aches, especially from fevers ("bone-breaking" flu)
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried boneset in hot water for a potent immune-supporting tea (best taken warm)
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for quick and easy immune support
🌿 Herbal Steam: Inhale steam from a boneset infusion to support respiratory health
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we source our boneset organically and ethically, ensuring purity and potency while preserving this valuable herbal ally.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Use in moderation—boneset contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which may be toxic to the liver in high doses or prolonged use
⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant or nursing individuals
⚠️ Can cause nausea in large amounts—always start with small doses
⚠️ Consult a healthcare provider if using long-term or if taking medications