Boneset Health Article

Precautions

Fresh boneset contains tremerol, a toxic chemical which can cause rapid breathing and vomiting. Higher doses can cause coma and death. Dried boneset does not contain tremerol. Boneset may cause liver toxicity, so alcoholics and people with liver disease should consult an herbalist before using this herb. Boneset should not be taken for longer than two weeks at a time.

Side effects

Boneset does not generally cause any serious side effects. However, taking large doses of boneset may cause nausea or diarrhea. Boneset may cause liver toxicity in chronic high doses.

Interactions

As of early 2000, there was no evidence of interactions between boneset and other herbals or conventional medicines.

PERIODICALS

Sharma, Om P., Rajinder K. Dawra, Nitin P. Kurade, and Pritam D. Sharma. "A Review of the Toxicosis and Biological Properties of the Genus Eupatorium." Natural Toxins 6 (1998): 1-14.

OTHER

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Hoffman, David L. "Boneset." HealthWorld Online. <http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/materiamedica/boneset.htm.>

Belinda Rowland