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Dietary supplement

Boneset Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Boneset Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for colds and flu, fever, body aches.Based on those ingredients, 87 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: boneset aerial parts extract (the stems, leaves, and flowers of the boneset plant in dried, concentrated form). The liquid also includes two inactive ingredients — glycerin and water — to deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Boneset's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support for colds and flu symptoms.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common Cold, Fever, Body aches, Congestion.
  • The closest evidence on file: Boneset is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common Cold (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate boneset for the common cold. That means the studies available aren't solid enough for us to say whether it works or doesn't.

If you're considering it for another reason, that data isn't on file here.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Boneset

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Boneset has limited safety data, and the plant contains alkaloids that *may* be toxic to the liver — though the exact risk hasn't been fully pinned down. The facts advise caution and short-term use only, if at all.

Orally, boneset is reported to cause nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting in some people. At higher doses, liver toxicity and liver damage are possible.

Boneset is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided due to potential toxicity and lack of safety data. It should also be avoided while breastfeeding because safety hasn't been established and harmful alkaloids may pass to your infant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Boneset

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Boneset.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 88 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take CYP3A4 inducer medications (drugs that speed up liver processing), including carbamazepine and others, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting boneset. The interaction is Moderate severity and centers on how these drugs may increase the liver's conversion of boneset's alkaloids into potentially toxic forms.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Boneset Alcohol Free is a single-ingredient liquid extract with very limited evidence for the common cold and documented liver-toxicity concerns. It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Before starting it — especially if you take seizure medications, heart drugs, or anything metabolized by your liver — check your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Boneset Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 840253608567
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2023
DSLD ID 300440
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
840253608567
IngredientAmount% DV
Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry0 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to some juice or water, up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

Warning: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking medications.

May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. May have contraindications, can cause side effects and adverse reactions. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children!

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Seals/Symbols

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

C2H5OH Alcohol free USA Made in United States of America

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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Formula

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Formulation

Only natural ingredients Purity is laboratory tested and verified

All the raw materials are gluten-free by their nature No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Not tested on animals

C2H5OH Alcohol free

Made in USA, Hawaii

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry

Interacts with
87 drugs
0 mg per serving Form: Eupatorium perfoliatum Aerial Parts Extract, Dry

Boneset is a traditional North American herb long used in teas for fevers, colds, and flu, but modern human studies are very limited. It contains comp...

Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry1 drug type · 87 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inducers

Boneset belongs to the genus Eupatorium, and many species of this genus contain hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). Hepatotoxic PAs are substrates of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Theoretically, drugs that induce CYP3A4 might increase the conversion of PAs to toxic metabolites. Some drugs that induce CYP3A4 include carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Boneset Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
Street Address
510 Sumner St. Ste. 613
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96817
Phone Number
888-854-2924
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Boneset Alcohol Free by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Boneset Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 87 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Boneset Alcohol Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against boneset in pregnancy due to potential toxicity and lack of safety information. It should also be avoided while breastfeeding because harmful alkaloids may pass to your infant and safety hasn't been established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
What side effects might I experience?
Boneset is reported to cause nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting. At higher doses, liver toxicity and damage are possible, though the exact risk depends on boneset's alkaloid content, which hasn't been fully characterized.
Does boneset actually work for the common cold?
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for that use. The studies available aren't solid enough to say whether it works.
How long can I safely take this?
The facts advise caution and short-term use only, if at all. Given the liver-toxicity concerns and limited safety data, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long is appropriate for you.
What's in the liquid besides the boneset extract?
Glycerin and water — both inactive ingredients that help deliver the extract. There are no other active ingredients in this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Boneset Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Boneset Alcohol Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Boneset 5 references
  1. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  2. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  3. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed
  4. Gassinger, C. A., Wunstel, G., and Netter, P. [A controlled clinical trial for testing the efficacy of the homeopathic drug eupatorium perfoliatum D2 inthe treatment of common cold (author's transl)]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1981;31(4):732-736.
  5. Colegate SM, Upton R, Gardner DR, Panter KE, Betz JM. Potentially toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Eupatorium perfoliatum and three related species. Implications for herbal use as boneset. Phytochem Anal. 2018;29(6):613-626.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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