Boneset Leaf

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Saturn

Element: Water

Chakra Colour: Red

Medicinal Uses: Boneset is used to combat feverish infections, such as the flu, measles. In the old days it was highly valued in cases of intermittent fevers, malaria and even syphilis and yellow fever. Its properties help the body to sweat out the infection while gently stimulating and cleansing the other channels of elimination. This herb offers a truly holistic approach to dealing with feverish infections. It is excellent in soothing all the symptoms associated with the flu, congestion of the respiratory tract, pulmonary catarrh, aches and pains, constipation etc. It is also indicated in pulmonary conditions of the elderly where there may be plenty of phlegm, but not enough power of expectoration. It is a gentle aid in cases of muscular rheumatism.

Magical Uses: Many use it in a mojo bag to ward off Jinxes. It is also used in ritual cleansing, or make a tea from the leaves and then bathe in it to get rid of hexes that have adversely affected their health. It also can be used to sprinkle on the floor of a sick room and then sweeping it out the front door.

Other Names: Agueweed, Crosswort, Feverwort, Indian Sage, Sweating Plant, Teasel, Thoroughwort, Wood Boneset.

Contraindications: Avoid if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

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