Boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset is an herb in the Asteraceae family.
Last reviewed August 3, 2026
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Is Boneset safe to use?
Contains trace pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), the same class of liver-affecting compounds found in comfrey — the FDA's 2001 comfrey advisory specifically also named boneset as a PA-containing herb of concern. Use only occasionally and short-term, not as a daily or prolonged tea. Avoid during pregnancy and nursing, and avoid in anyone with liver conditions. Large doses can cause vomiting.
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