Boneset
AKA: Auge Weed, Crosswort, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Thorough Wort, Antimony, White Snake Root, Sweat Plant, Snake Root
Medicinal Boneset:
Coughs, Colds, Fevers
Generally used for fevers that were commonly called Breakbone Fevers because of the deep, intense pain felt in the bones.
A few of these are: Denque, Malaria, Lake and Typhoid.
In 1793 it was used for the treatment of Yellow fever in the Northeast around Philadelphia.
Native Americans used it for body aches, broken bones, indigestion, bladder problems and snakebite.
Stimulates white blood cells that destroy disease causing microorganisms.
Clears mucous from the lungs and gently cleans toxins from the colon.
Used in Germany to treat viral infections and as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis.
Combines well with Ginger and Anise for sore throats and coughs.
It has also been used as a laxative & to increase appetite.
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy
Ritual Boneset:
Feminine, Saturn, Water
Preventing Illness
Combines with Angelica
Carried in a Medicine / MoJo bag.
Used to prevent and cure illness brought on by spells and hexes.
Also used for binding unwanted persons or entities.
- Botanical: Eupatorium perfolatium
- Grow Method: Wildcrafted
- Form: Cut & Sifted