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About Boneset
Plant: Eupatorium perfoliatum
Used as supportive care for intermittent fevers and hot/cold flashes rather than as a core baseline therapy — part of the neuroborreliosis detox/support set. Reduces fever.
Reference dosing
| Tincture dose — 1:5 | 1.25–2.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Tincture dose — 1:3 | 0.75–1.5ml, 3 times daily |
| Capsule dose (mg) | 250–500mg of dried herb, 3 times daily Calculated from Buhner's tincture dose (1ml of a 1:5 tincture = 200mg of dried herb). |
Excess doses can induce nausea and vomiting — a sign the dose should be reduced.
Capsule whole-herb extracts vary by manufacturer (a concentrated extract needs less than a plain powder). Treat these figures as a guide only and follow the product label.
These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.
Safety and cautions
Contraindications: Excess doses can induce nausea and vomiting — a sign the dose should be reduced.
Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.
Information last checked: 6 November 2026.
Symptoms linked to this herb
Traditional uses from our symptom map. Not medical advice.
Where to buy
Napiers (UK)Boneset Tincture (Eupatorium perfoliatum) · £11.49 · Not confirmed — check product pageCheck the label and the seller. A link is not a recommendation.
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