Malaria

Common Name: Tall Thoroughwort

 

Genus: Eupatorium

 

Species: Perfoliatum

In season: August-October

Habitat: Tall Grass Prairie and Eastern Deciduous Forest

Uses: To break fevers as well as the aches and pains associated with the fever

 

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Active Chemical: Astragalin: because of the OH it makes it soluble in water

Preparation: Taken as an infusion tea. Use 2-3 teaspoons of the dried herb and boil it with a cup of water for 10-15 minutes. This should be taken as soon as symptoms appear and used every two hours-up to six hours- for two days.

Rowland, B., & "boneset." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2015. (2005). Boneset. Retrieved September 10, 2015, from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Boneset.aspx

Eupatorium perfoliatum - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 5, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/eupatorium-perfoliatum.html



Tall Thoroughwort (Tall Boneset). (n.d.). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/tall-thoroughwort-tall-boneset