Asclepias tuberosa
Name
Pleurisy Root
Biological Name

Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepiadaceae
Other Names
Pleurisy Root, Butterfly Weed, wind root, Canada root, silkweed, orange swallow wort, tuber root, white root, flux root, asclepias
Roots, leaves
Rhizome
Active Compounds
Cardenolides, including asclepiadin

Flavonoids; rutin, kaempferol, quercitin and isorhamnetin

Miscellaneous; friedalin, a-and b-amyrin, lupeol, viburnitol, choline sugars.
Remedies For

Diaphoretic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, anti-inflammatory.

Pleurisy Root is effective against respiratory infections where it reduces inflammations and assists expectoration. It can be used in the treatment of bronchitis and other chest condition. Highly valued in the treatment of pleurisy and pneumonia. Also used for influenza.
Dosage

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1/2-1 teaspoonful of the herb and let infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.

Tincture: take l-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Safety

No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.
   
 
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