boneset

/ˈboʊnzɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Eupatorium perfoliatum) whose leaves are used to make a medicinal tea that reduces fever and relieves pain

“The herbalist recommended drinking boneset tea to alleviate the patient’s flu symptoms.”

2. verb

to treat or relieve with boneset

“The doctor decided to boneset the patient’s fever, prescribing a warm tea to drink.”

Synonyms

  • Eupatorium
  • feverwort

Antonyms

  • antipyretic