Boneset \Bone"set`\, n. (Bot.)
A medicinal plant, the thoroughwort ({Eupatorium
perfoliatum}). Its properties are diaphoretic and tonic.
Eupatorium perfoliatum
n : perennial herb of southeastern United States having
white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk
medicine [syn: {boneset}, {agueweed}, {thoroughwort}]