Thoroughwort Tincture (1:4)

Thoroughwort (Eupatorium perfoliatum) tincture made from the leaves

What is Thoroughwort?

Thoroughwort is a plant from the aster family (Asteraceae) and has a truly unique appearance. Have you ever seen a plant where the leaves seem to grow criss-crossed along the stem? With Eupatorium perfoliatum, it even looks as if the stem is growing right through the leaves themselves.

This plant is mainly found in the eastern regions of the USA and Canada. Locals affectionately refer to it as “feverwort” or “boneset.” It typically grows near streams and in wetlands, as thoroughwort prefers moist soil with good quality. Given sufficient sunlight, it can reach heights of up to 90 cm.

For our product, we use only the leaves of Eupatorium perfoliatum. They are gently dried and extracted with pure alcohol. As with all products from Phoenix der Lebenskraft, we pay close attention to the highest standards of purity and quality – from the selection of raw materials to the final tincture.

Popular Among Native Americans

Native American peoples still retain much ancestral knowledge about the power of nature – knowledge many in industrialized nations have forgotten. Thoroughwort is a shining example of this folk wisdom. Even today, this traditional healing herb is used in North American herbal medicine to support physical well-being. Its traditional names, “feverwort” and “boneset,” highlight its historical importance. Experienced shamans and medicine men also recommend it for fatigue, weakness, coughs, and congestion.

Renowned herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner highlights the plant's potential in his book “Herbal Antivirals,” shedding light on its powerful traditional uses, especially in support of the body’s natural defenses.

Thoroughwort contains a wide array of natural compounds, including:
Methylglucuronoxylan, astragalin, eupatoriin, eupatoriatorin, euperfolin, euperfolid, eucannabinolide, hyperoside, rutin, tannins, wax, polysaccharides, guaianolides, and flavonoids.

Ingredients

This aromatherapy tincture is an alcoholic extract from the leaves of Thoroughwort. Extraction medium: Ethanol (65% vol). Contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (less than 1%) and purified water.

Suggested Use

Thoroughwort (Eupatorium perfoliatum) was well known among Native American tribes and has long been referred to as “feverwort” or “Indian herb.” Its use is especially well known from the book “Herbal Antivirals” by Stephen Harrod Buhner.

This aromatherapy tincture is an alcoholic extract from the leaves of Eupatorium perfoliatum. Extraction medium: ethanol (65% vol).

Contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (under 1%) and purified water.

The ratio 1:4 means that the soluble compounds from 1 g of dried leaves are extracted into 4 ml of alcoholic solution.

4 ml corresponds to approximately 120 drops when counted using the included pipette.

Important: For legal reasons, we offer this tincture exclusively as a room fragrance for aromatherapy use. Please follow the instructions provided here carefully.

Legal Notice

We sell this tincture exclusively as a natural room scent for aromatherapy purposes. Store away from heat and out of reach of children.

Thoroughwort (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is not currently approved for sale as a dietary supplement within the European Union (in accordance with the EU Novel Food Regulation). As the manufacturer, we are therefore legally obligated to expressly discourage both internal and external use of this tincture.

Any such application would be against our recommendation and undertaken at the user’s own responsibility.