Boneset ( Eupatorium Perfoliatum)
Other Names::
Aromatic and bitter herb used for colds, fevers, and flu. Stimulates white blood cells. Helpful for flu's with achy muscles. Warm tea promotes perspiration and acts as an emetic. Cold tea (standard infusion left to cool) acts as a bitter tonic and mild laxative. Combined with mint it can relieve vomiting and bloating. With ginger and anise to aid coughs.
Use extreme caution during pregnancy. Not for long term use.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Slightly Relaxing
Slightly - relax muscle cramps and spasmsl relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Emetic
Causes vomiting
Laxative
Gentle movement of the bowels
Antipyretic
Immunostimulant
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Colds
Coughs
Fever
Flu
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune
Respiratory