Boneset has also long been used to reduce fever and ease the bodily aches and pains accompanying it. Boneset is both a diuretic and a laxative and it is used as an herbal remedy for relief of constipation as well as an herb that aids urine flow. Other uses include relieving night-time urination and bedwetting, fluid retention, gout, urinary stones, cystitis and pleurisy. Flavonoids found in Boneset herbal tincture has shown promise as a natural herbal remedy to help fight against tumors. Other traditional uses of Boneset include migraine relief, treating various ailments related to bowels, liver, stomach and uterus as well as a treatment for jaundice. Additionally it has been used as an herbal folk medicine for fibromyalgia, diarrhea and intestinal worms. Some studies done on animals indicate that Boneset does in fact have the ability to reduce the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism. Boneset has anti-inflammatory properties that make it a useful herbal treatment for topical skin irritants and is also being studied for its ability to aid and subdue bruises, broken bones and skin diseases.
Boneset tinctures have been considered a panacea, or cure for all illnesses. A panacea contains many extracts that stimulate midbrain, heart, vessels, metabolism, the central nervous system and other parts of the body. Because these extracts have the capacity to stimulate so many different areas of the body, Boneset is used for many everyday cures.
There is some scientific research which has shown that Boneset tincture can be used to treat the common cold, and as a natural treatment for viral infections, due to possible stimulation of the immune system. It is also thought that Boneset can increase resistance to infections, and as an herbal decongestant that loosens phlegm, eases sore throat, cough, clears stuffy nose and relieves muscle cramps. This wonderful herb has been used successfully for the body pains and aches that influenza causes. The name is derived from the plant's traditional use to treat "break-bone fever", which is now known as dengue, a viral infection that causes such intense muscle pain that sufferers think their bones will break.
Boneset has been used to help treat chronic coughs, bronchitis, and pneumonia, and is used to improve poor immune response and slow recovery. The chemical compounds improve your body's ability to manufacture white blood cells, boosting our immune system and fighting off the H1N1 virus. Native Americans and settlers alike used this herb for symptoms related to encephalitis, typhoid fever, yellow fever, mumps, measles, chicken pox, and most all illness that cause fevers.
Boneset is commonly used as an herb for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Boneset helps build healthy bone mass as well as to treat arthritis and symptoms of muscular rheumatism. It has been used as a pain reliever for broken bones and may help broken bones heal faster than immobilization alone.
As a mild laxative, Boneset is used to relieve constipation. It has antispasmodic properties, which are beneficial for all pains, for stomach cramps, indigestion and muscle tension. Boneset is thought to be an appetite stimulant, and to expel worms and parasites. It is also considered an herbal diuretic that promotes urine flow, which helps to release toxins from the body. Boneset's sweat-inducing properties make this plant one of the most valuable items in herbal medicine. By increasing perspiration, it reduces fever and further helps to clear the body of toxins through the skin.
Boneset is said to have anti-inflammatory properties when taken internally, and when used topically, it is said to relieve skin diseases.
Ingredients: Boneset Herb and 110% proof Certified Grain Alcohol.
Suggested: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Precaustions: Boneset should not be used by pregnant or nursing women nor by anyone on a long-term basis.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Mountain Maus Remedies is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.