Boneset vs Samento Amazonian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Boneset

Eupatorium perfolidum

Immune Support

Uncaria tomentosa (POA-free)

Immune Support

Boneset

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Samento Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native American fever and flu remedy named for treating break-bone fever symptoms.

Specialized pentacyclic-only cats claw extract for Lyme and immune conditions.

Active Compounds

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, diterpenes, polysaccharides

Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids only, Quinovic acid glycosides

Traditional Uses

Treating fever and influenza, Boosting immunity, Treating constipation

Lyme disease, Chronic immune conditions, Inflammation

Modern Uses

Immune stimulation, Fever management, Anti-inflammatory effects

Enhanced immune modulator, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried herb as hot tea

15-40 drops tincture 1-3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Nursing, Liver disease, Ragweed allergy

Autoimmune diseases, Pregnancy, Organ transplant

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting in large doses

Herxheimer reaction, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E