Pleurisy Root

Other Common Names: Canada root, Butterfly weed, Tuber root.

Latin description: Asclepias tuberosa.

Parts to use: Root.

Chemical constituents: Glycosides, volatile oil, resin.

Actions: Carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

It’s name implies that it is indicated
for use in pleurisy. It is an expectorant and a
diaphoretic. Pleurisy root may also be used for pneumonia.
It is sometimes used in a decoction for gastric
irritability. It can be used orally and also as a high
enema since it is cleansing and also soothing to the
irritation. Decoctions are also useful in asthma.

Pleurisy root is the herb of choice for all lung problems including pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma (see ephedra and asthma), emphysema and mucus.
It even supports healing in case of tuberculosis
after professional help was sought out first.

Warning: The fresh plant might be poisonous.
Use only roots.

CAUTION: High doses can be emetic in nature.
Dosage

Capsules: 4 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: 1 cup 3x daily.

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