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| Asclepias
tuberosa |
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| 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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