Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
Common Boneset
Iroquois - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 456
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Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
Scientific name: Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
USDA symbol: EUPEP (
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Common names: Common Boneset
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Compound decoction of flowers and leaves taken as a laxative.
RECRD: 86030 id: 14501