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Herbal Database - General
Medicinal Herbs
Index
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Common Name |
Boneset |
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Scientific Name |
Eupatorium perfoliatum |
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Other Names |
Agueweed, crosswort, eupatorium, feverwort,
gravelroot, Indian sage, sweating plant, teasel, thoroughwort, vegetable
antimony, white snakeroot |
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Family |
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Parts used |
Flower petals, leaves |
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Constituents (chemical
content) |
Flavonoids, terpenoids (sesquiterpene
lactones, diterpenes, triterpenes, sterols, sesquiterpenes),
immunostimulating polysaccharides, essential oils, eupatroin, resin,
tremetrol, wax |
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Actions |
- Anti-inflammatory
- Calms the body
- Increases perspiration
- Laxative
- Loosens phlegm
- Reduces fever
- Relieves congestion
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Uses |
- Arthritis
- Bronchitis and fever
induced aches and pains
- Catarrh
- Rheumatic pain
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Dosage and Administration |
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Interactions |
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Cautions and Adverse Reactions |
- Avoid by those with
sensitivity to members of the daisy family
- Avoid during pregnancy or
breast-feeding
- Avoid long term use,
otherwise toxicity may occur
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