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names: Agueweed, Crosswort, Eupatorium, Feverwort, Indian Sage,
Sweating Plant, Teasel, Thoroughwort, Vegetable Antimony, Wood Boneset. |
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Boneset |
Boneset |
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2003 Karen Shelton |
©
2003 Karen Shelton |
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| Parts
Used: The entire plant. |
Methods
Used: Water extraction. |
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| Spiritual
Uses: None
identified to date. |
Physical
Uses: Found in swampy areas and along streams across North America.
Native Americans introduced
it to Europeans for use in relieving coughs and chest congestion.
Folk medicine also uses it to lower fevers.
When taken cold, the
tea is mildly laxative.
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