Boneset, an herb found mostly in North America, belongs to the same botanical family as echinacea and daisy (Asteraceae). Very little research has been done with the herb boneset, therefore at this time it is difficult to know what medical conditions boneset plant or extract can help.

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Boneset research
Cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity of ethanol extract from leaves of a herbal drug, boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
Phytother Res. 2000 Nov;14(7):575-7.
The cytotoxic and antibacterial activity of an ethanol extract of leaves of a herbal drug, boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), was investigated. The extract showed potent cytotoxicity with EC(50) values (12-14 microg/mL) comparable to a standard cytotoxic agent, chlorambucil. The extract showed a weak antibacterial activity against gram-positive test organisms (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus megaterium).

Boneset questions
Q. Can boneset herb be taken the same day as AHCC?
   A. I don't see any reason why boneset can't be combined with this supplement.