Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as Boneset, is a perennial herb renowned for its potent medicinal properties. Historically utilized to treat fevers and inflammation, this plant features unique, clasping leaves. Today, it remains a significant botanical remedy, valued in traditional herbalism for supporting immune function and easing systemic discomfort.
- Scientific name: Eupatorium perfoliatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Eupatorium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eupatorium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eupatorium perfoliatum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as both Durchwachsener Wasserdost and Durchwachsener Wasserhanf, while in the PDC language, it is called Darrichwax. The Hungarian name for this species is átnőttlevelű sédkender, and in Arabic, it is identified as الغافثية المثقوبة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Durchwachsener Wasserdost | Wikidata |
| pdc | Darrichwax | Wikidata |
| hu | átnőttlevelű sédkender | Wikidata |
| ar | الغافثية المثقوبة | Wikidata |
| de | Durchwachsener Wasserhanf | Wikidata |
| de | Wasserdostenkraut | Wikidata |
| de | Indianerkraut | Wikidata |
| de | Amerikanischer Wasserdost | Wikidata |
| de | Knochenheil | Wikidata |
| de | Eupatorium connatum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several provinces in Canada. In Western Canada, its presence is noted within the province of Manitoba. Moving to the eastern part of the country, it can be found in Ontario. The species also extends into the Atlantic provinces, specifically occupying New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Additionally, its range includes the island province of Prince Edward Island.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eupatorium perfoliatum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL-2, IL-6, TNF-alpha, alanine aminotransferase, bilirubin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IL-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IL-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alanine aminotransferase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bilirubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupafolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intermedine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycopsamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eupatorium perfoliatum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, infections, influenza A virus, scabies.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza A virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |