Botanical Name: Eupatorium perfoliatum

Common Name:

English: Throughwort
Also, known as: Crosswort, Ague weed, Feverwort, Indian sage, Herbe Parfaite, Tsé-lan, Durchwachsener Wasserhanf, Eupatorio,

Origin: USA

Parts Used: Tops and leaves

General Information:

Eupatorium perfoliatum is a perennial herbaceous plant, with an erect, cylindrical hairy stem, which grows to 2-4 feet tall, forked at the tip. Boneset is a very common and familiar plant in low meadows and grow in full sun in any well drained soil., extending from Nova Scotia to Florida Boneset was a favorite medicine of the North American Indians, who called it by a name that is equivalent to ‘Ague-weed,’ and it has always been a popular remedy in the United States, probably no plant in American domestic practice having more extensive and frequent use.

The leaves are perfoliate, large, opposite, joined at the base, lance-shaped, 3-8 inches long, pointing to a sharp point, the edges finely toothed. The leaves serve to separate the species at the first glimpse – they may be conceived either as perforated by the stem. Small whiteflowers grow in dense clusters above the leaf. The flower-heads are terminal and numerous, large and slightly convex, with from ten to twenty white florets, having a bristly pappus, the hairs of which are set in a single course. The aroma of the plant is slightly aromatic, the taste astringent and strongly caustic. This species shows considerable variation in size, hairiness, form of leaves and flowering.

The root holds the appearance of penetrating the leaves through the center and standing them out crosswise. Flowering in August and September, the large bushy white flowers top the lavish green plant. It takes in a feeble odor, with a caustic mouthful

All parts of the plant are active, but the herb has only been official, the leaves and tops being gathered after flowering has commenced. They contain a volatile oil, some tannic acid, and Eupatorin, a bitter glucosidal principle, also resin, gum and sugar

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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