Boneset

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

Boneset is a steadfast native herb of wet meadows and field edges, recognized for its tall stature and distinctive perfoliate leaves. Harvested at peak vitality, the aerial parts are gathered with care to preserve the plant’s aromatic bitterness and structural integrity.

Our Boneset is grown regeneratively, following organic standards, by Power Farm Herbals in Falmouth, Maine. Plants are dried immediately after harvest in an on-farm drying facility to maximize potency, preserve quality, and maintain the character of the fresh plant.

Available Form

• Dried Herb: Boneset aerial parts, carefully dried and ready for infusion, blending, or apothecary use.

Boneset is typically harvested in mid to late summer, when the plant is in full expression above ground.

In the Apothecary
Preparations: dried aerial parts for infusion
Energetics: warming
Tastes: bitter
Herbal actions for educational reference only: diaphoretic, bitter tonic

From Our Experience
Boneset is a plant we approach with respect and intention. Its bitterness is pronounced, and it asks to be worked with thoughtfully and in relationship. In the apothecary, it is often kept as a single-herb preparation, where its strong character can be clearly understood rather than softened or obscured in blends.