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Boneset Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Boneset against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Boneset is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Boneset by Herbal Terra

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Boneset Aerial Parts Extract in dry form. Boneset is a traditional plant remedy that has been used historically to support wellness during cold season, though the evidence for it is not yet established in our data.

The liquid also contains alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients 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 body aches.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common Cold, Fever, Congestion, Immune support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Boneset is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common Cold (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that boneset is effective for the common cold — it's rated as having insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, just that the research backing it up isn't solid enough for us to make a claim either way.

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.

Here's the straight talk: boneset has limited safety data and contains plant alkaloids that can damage the liver, especially with long-term use or higher doses. People taking it have reported nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy due to potential toxicity and lack of safety information. You should also avoid it while breastfeeding because it hasn't been proven safe for infants and the harmful alkaloids may pass through breast milk.

Short-term use under careful watch is the cautious approach if you're considering it at all.

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.

Before you take this, double-check if you're on any CYP3A4 inducers (drugs that speed up how your liver works), particularly anti-seizure medications like carbamazepine. Run your full medication list through the checker below — that's the safest way to know if boneset is okay for you.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Boneset is a traditional remedy with very limited modern safety evidence and real concerns about liver toxicity from its alkaloids. If you're taking any medications — especially anti-seizure drugs or other liver-enzyme inducers — check with us first.

Pregnant or nursing? This one's not for you.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004863982
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 324844
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Boneset by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004863982
IngredientAmount% DV
Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

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

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Organic raw material.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Boneset by Herbal Terra label

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Boneset label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Boneset by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry

Interacts with
87 drugs
983 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: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Boneset by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry 87

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Boneset interact with 87 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Boneset interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Boneset with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

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
Boneset Aerial Parts Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Boneset by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Boneset by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Boneset 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 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 boneset while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against boneset during pregnancy due to potential toxicity and lack of safety information. You should also avoid it while breastfeeding because it hasn't been proven safe for infants and the alkaloids may pass through breast milk. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
Does boneset actually help with a cold?
The evidence we have isn't established yet — it's rated as insufficient reliable evidence for the common cold. Boneset is a traditional remedy, but we don't have solid research showing it works.
What side effects should I watch for?
People taking boneset orally have reported nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting. There's also a risk of liver damage, especially at higher doses or with long-term use, because boneset contains alkaloids that can be toxic to your liver.
Why is there a liver concern with boneset?
Boneset contains plant alkaloids that your liver's enzymes can convert into toxic forms. The alkaloids in boneset haven't been fully characterized, so we can't say exactly how toxic they are at regular doses — but the potential for liver damage exists.
Is boneset safe to use long-term?
No. The safety data says it should be used carefully and short-term, if at all, because of limited safety data and the possible liver-toxic alkaloids it contains.
What if I take a seizure medication — can I use boneset?
You need to check with us first. Anti-seizure drugs like carbamazepine can interact with boneset in a Moderate-severity way, potentially making the plant's harmful alkaloids even more toxic in your body. Don't start boneset without running your medications through the checker on this page.

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The Full Monographs Behind Boneset’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Boneset

Interacts with 87 drugs

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 compounds (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) that may...

Read the full Boneset monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Boneset'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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