Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Dengue • Malaria • Bone Pain
Common Name: Boneset / Thoroughwort
Remedy Profile
Eupatorium Perfoliatum is the prime remedy for fevers accompanied by deep-seated, intense Bone Pain. The pain is so severe that the patient feels as if the bones are broken.
It is indispensable during outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya. The patient is restless, moaning with the aching, and often vomits bile.
Keynotes
- "As if bones are broken"
- Thirst for cold water
- Vomiting of Bile
- Soreness of Eyeballs
- Restlessness from pain
Clinical Uses
Dengue & Chikungunya
The best remedy for the severe joint and bone pain seen in Dengue and Chikungunya. Relieves the "broken" feeling.
Influenza (Flu)
For flu with deep aching in bones, runny nose, and sneezing. The patient feels beaten and bruised.
Malaria
For intermittent fevers with chill starting in the back. Vomiting of bile is a key sign.
Headache
Throbbing headache on top of the head. Soreness of eyeballs. Better by vomiting bile.
"Bone-Breaking" Sensation
Eupatorium is marked by the severity of the pain. It is not just muscle ache; it feels like the pain is in the marrow of the bones.
The patient cannot lie still because the bed feels hard (like Baptisia/Arnica), but moving does not relieve the pain much.
20 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Eupatorium Perfoliatum known as?
It is famously known as 'Boneset' because it treats fevers that feel like bones are broken.
Q. Is it good for Dengue?
Yes, it is practically a specific remedy for the bone pains of Dengue fever.
Q. How is the pain?
Deep, aching, bruised pain in the back, wrists, and legs. It feels like the bones are being scraped or broken.
Q. Does it help low platelets?
While it treats the fever effectively, Carica Papaya or Tinospora are often added for platelet count specifically.
Q. How is the thirst?
There is insatiable thirst for cold water, especially before the chill starts.
Q. What about vomiting?
Bitter, bilious vomiting is a strong characteristic, often happening after drinking.
Q. Is it good for Chikungunya?
Yes, it relieves the crippling joint pains of Chikungunya.
Q. Can it be used for common cold?
Yes, if there is sneezing, runny nose, and severe body ache.
Q. What potency?
200C is highly effective for Dengue pain. 30C for mild flu.
Q. Does it help headache?
Yes, severe headache where the patient has to hold the head with hands.
Q. Is it safe for children?
Yes, very safe for children with high fever and body ache.
Q. How quickly does it work?
In acute cases, it can bring down fever and pain within a few hours.
Q. Can it be taken preventively?
During a Dengue outbreak, Eupatorium 30 once a day can act as a prophylactic.
Q. Is it similar to Rhus Tox?
Both have restlessness and pain. But Eupatorium has deep BONE pain, while Rhus Tox acts more on fibrous tissue/ligaments.
Q. Does it help with cough?
Yes, cough with soreness in chest. Patient supports chest with hands while coughing (like Bryonia).
Q. What time is fever worse?
Often worse in the morning (7 AM to 9 AM).
Q. Can pregnant women take it?
Consult a doctor, but generally safe in fever.
Q. Where to buy?
Authentic Eupatorium is available at Yeelo Homeopathy.
Q. Does it help constipation?
It is more associated with bilious vomiting than bowel habits, but can help constipation in fever.
Q. Why is it called Boneset?
Because it was historically used to 'set' (heal) the feeling of broken bones in fever.
Relief for Dengue Pain
Authentic Eupatorium (30, 200) available. A must-have during monsoon fever season.