Interactions on record — worth a quick check against your medications. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Boneset Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Boneset label
See full label image
Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 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 wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

Jump to a section

Check Your Meds Against Boneset by Herbal Terra

Ask about any prescription or over-the-counter medication and we check it for interactions with Boneset by Herbal Terra — and tell you which ingredient is responsible.

Pharmacist-reviewed data Checks every ingredient Answer in seconds
Prefer a human? Send your question to our licensed pharmacists — free, answered by email within 24 hours.

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

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: wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract. Boneset has been used traditionally to support the body during cold symptoms, though the evidence for its effectiveness isn't well established in the data we hold.

The extract is prepared in a menstruum (a liquid base used in herbal preparations).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Boneset product and its label doesn't state a use — see Boneset's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for boneset in managing the common cold is insufficient to rate its effectiveness. We don't have reliable data showing it works for this use, so we can't tell you whether it will help.

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 comes with real cautions. The plant contains potentially liver-toxic alkaloids (hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids), which is why short-term use and careful monitoring matter.

People taking this product have reported nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting. Liver toxicity and liver damage are possible at high doses, though the actual risk depends on the alkaloid levels in the extract and how long you use it.

Boneset is rated possibly unsafe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The safety data advises against use in both cases because of potential toxicity and the risk that harmful alkaloids may pass to a nursing infant.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering boneset.

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 taking boneset, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use drugs that induce CYP3A4, such as carbamazepine (Tegretol). This product may increase the conversion of its liver-toxic alkaloids to more harmful forms.

Because we don't have a complete picture of boneset's alkaloid content, there may be other drug interactions we're not yet aware of—run your full medication list through the search tool on this page.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Boneset is a single-ingredient herbal extract with incomplete safety and effectiveness data. It carries a meaningful concern about liver toxicity from alkaloids, especially if you take drugs that speed up liver metabolism of these compounds.

If you're considering it, check your medications first and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist—they can help you weigh the unknowns and decide whether it makes sense for you.

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, 2020.

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) 7429523273235
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234104
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
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

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
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523273235
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction 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. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Eupatorium perfoliatum

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.

See for yourself

Boneset by Herbal Terra label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

Boneset label

Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.

View the full label (PDF)
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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract

Interacts with
87 drugs
970 mg per serving

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...

Wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Boneset by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

Want to check YOUR meds against Boneset?

Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.

 Go to the checker
87Drugs
87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract 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. wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract

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.

wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract1 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
wildcrafted Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

See all Herbal Terra products
Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—the safety data advises against it. Boneset is rated possibly unsafe during pregnancy because of potential toxicity and lack of safety data. While breastfeeding, it's also not recommended because harmful alkaloids in the plant may pass to your infant and safety hasn't been established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
What side effects has boneset caused?
People taking boneset have reported nausea, severe diarrhea, and vomiting. The plant contains alkaloids that can be toxic to the liver, so liver damage is possible—especially at high doses or with long-term use. Because the alkaloids in boneset haven't been fully characterized, we don't know the full range of risks yet.
Does boneset actually work for colds?
We don't have reliable evidence to say. The effectiveness of boneset for the common cold is rated insufficient, meaning the data on whether it actually helps just isn't established yet. It's been used traditionally for this purpose, but we can't confirm it works.
Why does boneset interact with some medications?
Boneset contains compounds called hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are processed by a liver enzyme called CYP3A4. If you take a drug that speeds up CYP3A4 (an inducer), it could convert boneset's alkaloids into more toxic forms, raising the risk of liver harm. That's why checking your medications first is important.
Is boneset safe to use long-term?
No. The safety data advises careful, short-term use if at all because of the potential liver toxicity from its alkaloids. Because we don't fully understand the alkaloid content or how they behave in your body, we don't have data to support long-term use. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long is safe for you.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if Boneset is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

Boneset label
Go deeper

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.

See these in context on the Boneset monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring
Supplement interaction checker › Check any supplement or product against your medications Drug–drug interactions › Check two or more of your medications against each other Browse medications A–Z › Every drug we've checked against herbs & supplements NDC & pricing lookup › Find a drug’s NDCs, packaging and costs Ask a pharmacist › Free, personal answer from our licensed team