by C.M. Boger — General Analysis
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Eupatorium perfoliatum appears in 11 of the 13 classic books on Similia. Each was written to do a different job — here is what each adds on this remedy, with the opening of its entry.
“Boneset. (Compositae.) Adapted to diseases of old people; worn-out constitutions, especially from inebriety ; cachexia, from prolonged or frequent attacks of bilious or intermittent fevers. Bruised feeling, as if broken, all over the body (Arn., Bellis, Pyr.). Bone pains affecting back, head, chest, limbs, especially…”
“Eupatorium perfoliatum, Linn. Natural order , Compositæ. Common names , Thorough-wort, Boneset. Preparation , Tincture of the whole plant. Authorities. [The numerous clinical symptoms, from cases cured with the drug, are not here included; those wishing to learn its application to disease are referred to the original…”
“Thoroughwort Known as "Bone-set", from the prompt manner in which it relieves pain in limbs and muscles that accompanies some forms of febrile disease, like malaria and influenza. Eupatorium acts principally upon the gastro-hepatic organs and bronchial mucous membrane. It is a boon in miasmatic districts, along…”
“BONES. Stomach. Liver. Occiput. Bronchiæ. Muscles: Chest. Back. Limbs. COLD AIR. Motion. PERIODICALLY: 7-9 A.M. 3rd. or 7th. day. Lying on part. Coughing. Smell or sight of food. Vomiting bile. Sweating. Lying on face. VIOLENT, ACHING, BONE-BREAKING PAINS (Coccl. Pyro. Rut.). Bruised, sore ache, vomiting. Sore…”
“Boneset. Thoroughwort. N. O. Compositæ. Tincture of whole plant. Anus, herpes of / Back, pain in / Bilious fever / Bones, pains in / Cough / Dengue / Diarrhœa / Fractures / Gout / Hiccough / Hoarseness / Indigestion / Influenza / Intermittent fever / Jaundice / Liver, soreness of / Measles / Mouth, cracks of /…”
“Boneset ; Thoroughwort. Compositæ. It was recommended by Dioscorides for ill-conditioned ulcers, dysentery, and the stings of reptiles ; chronic fevers, obstructions of liver. --Leadam., B. J. H., vol. 8, p. 381. CLINICAL AUTHORITIES. Ophthalmia , Miller, Raue's Rec., 1873, p. 66 ; Cracks in corners of mouth …”
“Eupatorium Perfoliatum (Boneset) History: Every time I take up one of these old domestic remedies I am astonished at the extended discoveries of medical properties in the household as seen in their domestic use. All through the Eastern States, in the rural districts, among the first old -settlers, Boneset-tea was a…”
“Headache and nausea every other morning, when awaking. Soreness and pulsation on the back part of the head. Heat on the top of the head. Great aversion to light. Redness of the face, with dry skin. Paleness; of the mucous membrane of the mouth. Tongue covered with white fur. Soreness of the corners; of the mouth…”
“Common name: bone-set. Cachexia, from prolonged or frequent attacks of bilious or intermittent fevers (Ars., Chin., Ferr., Lach., Lyc., Nat-M., Puls., Sep.) (A.). Painful soreness of eyeballs (Arn., Bell.) (N.). ACHING PAINS AS IF IN THE BONES, WITH MOANING (N.). Intense backache, as if beaten (Rhus-T.) (B.)…”
“Painful soreness of eyeballs; coryza; aching in every bone; prostration in epidemic of influenza (La Grippe). Deep hard achings as if in the bones, with sore, bruised feeling all over, back, arms, wrists, legs. Vomiting of bile between chill and heat. Chill 7 to 9 A. M. Hoarseness in the morning, with soreness in…”
Kent's Repertory lists Eupatorium perfoliatum in 619 rubrics. These are the ones where it carries the highest grade — the symptoms Kent treated as most characteristic. Most of them sit in EXTREMITIES (114), STOMACH (74), HEAD (67), CHILL (57), COUGH (36).
