Gravel root Quick Facts Name: Gravel root Scientific Name: Eupatorium purpureum Origin Northwest, eastern and central North America Shapes Bullet-shaped achene with a small tuft of hair Taste Aromatic, astringent, and bitter Health benefits Beneficial for Kidney Stones and Good for Gout and Arthritis Eutrochium purpureum, commonly called Gravel root, Green-stemmed joe-pye-weed, Joe-pye, Joe-pye weed, … Continue reading Facts and benefits of Gravel Root