Boneset
Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a perennial plant native to Eastern United States and Canada. It is part of the Asteraceae family and can grow up to around 39 inches tall. The plant has hairy stems and serrated leaves that wrap around the stems. It blooms small white flowers in dense clusters, typically in late summer and early fall. Common boneset thrives in wet areas such as prairies, bogs, and alluvial woods. It is used in herbal medicine to induce sweating and was historically utilized by Native Americans and African-Americans to treat fevers. The name "boneset" originates from its use in treating dengue fever, also known as "break-bone fever."
Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a perennial plant native to Eastern United States and Canada. It is part of the Asteraceae family and can grow up to around 39 inches tall. The plant has hairy stems and serrated leaves that wrap around the stems. It blooms small white flowers in dense clusters, typically in late summer and early fall. Common boneset thrives in wet areas such as prairies, bogs, and alluvial woods. It is used in herbal medicine to induce sweating and was historically utilized by Native Americans and African-Americans to treat fevers. The name "boneset" originates from its use in treating dengue fever, also known as "break-bone fever."
Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a perennial plant native to Eastern United States and Canada. It is part of the Asteraceae family and can grow up to around 39 inches tall. The plant has hairy stems and serrated leaves that wrap around the stems. It blooms small white flowers in dense clusters, typically in late summer and early fall. Common boneset thrives in wet areas such as prairies, bogs, and alluvial woods. It is used in herbal medicine to induce sweating and was historically utilized by Native Americans and African-Americans to treat fevers. The name "boneset" originates from its use in treating dengue fever, also known as "break-bone fever."