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Herbs & Supplements
Agueweed
Scientific Name: Boneset
Other Names: Crosswort, Eupatorium, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Feverwort, Gravelroot, Indian Sage, Sweating Plant, Teasel, Thoroughwort
When should I be careful taking it?
Precautions
No laxative should be taken for longer than needed to relieve constipation.
While boneset has not been shown to contain significant amounts of potentially harmful chemicals, some other plants in the same family have been associated with liver damage.
Products containing boneset have been placed in the "Herbs of Undefined Safety" category by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Individuals who should be particularly careful to avoid taking boneset include:
- Individuals with known liver or kidney conditions and those who drink moderate to large amounts of alcohol.
- Because boneset is known to cause both vomiting and diarrhea, the chance of dehydration may increase if boneset is taken by small children, elderly individuals, or individuals suffering from a chronic condition.
- Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should also avoid it because not enough is known about how boneset may affect a developing baby or an infant. Additionally, its potential to cause vomiting may complicate pregnancy.
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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.
This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.
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When should I be careful taking it? 
