Asteraceae Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
Common Boneset
Rappahannock - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 34
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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: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Infusion of dried leaves, picked before flowers matured, taken as a tonic.
RECRD: 86062 id: 14535