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Hardy perennial herb of the daisy family, native to many parts of the eastern USA and Canada. Quite a distinctive plant with pairs of opposite serrated leaves growing directly up the hairy stem (perfoliate). Dense clusters of tiny white flower heads are produced in summer. It is also known as Feverwort, Agueweed and Thoroughwort, it is found naturally in low-lying damp areas of woodland, prairies and bogs. Height to 1m when in flower. Winter dormant.
9cm pot
Boneset will be happy in full sun or part shade in most garden soils as long as there is some moisture, and can tolerate wet soil.
Boneset is one of the most popular home remedies in North America where a tea of the dried leaves and flowers is used in the treatment of influenza, colds, acute bronchitis and catarrh. It has been shown to stimulate resistance to viral and bacterial infections, and reduces fevers by encouraging sweating. M. Stuart’s Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism (1979) states that this herb is practically unequalled in its effectiveness against colds. (As with all medicinal herbs, caution is advised – in this case large doses are laxative and emetic and the plant may contain potentially liver-harming alkaloids.) It has also been used in the treatment of rheumatic illness, skin conditions and worms plus dengue fever and malaria – the common name boneset derives from the plant’s historical use in treating dengue fever which is also known as breakbone.
The plant was traditionally used by at least 12 different Indigenous North American tribes and they introduced it to the European settlers. In 1887 Dr Millspaugh wrote ”there is probably no plant in American domestic practice that has more extensive or frequent use than Boneset; the attic or woodshed of almost every farm house has bunches hanging from the rafters, ready for immediate use should some family member of neighbour be taken with a cold’.
Primary Actions: bitter tonic, relaxing, diaphoretic, immunostimulant, laxative
Parts Used: flowers, leaves
Energetics: drying, cooling, relaxing
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
