Pleurisy Root

Asclepias tuberosa  Family: Asclepiadaceae

 

Uses:

• Respiratory inflammation, pleurisy, lung and bronchial congestion
• Colds and flu

Caution: Avoid very large doses, not for long term use

Dosage: 1-2 tsp root decocted in 1 Cup boiling water or 1oz dried root for 1 pint of water, take 1-2 Cups daily while symptoms persist; 15-30 drops tincture once or twice daily while symptoms persist

Personal Experience: Excellent tea for pleurisy and respiratory blends

Parts Used: Root

Range: Native to North America, US zones 3-9

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Will grow in most well draining soils, full sun

Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors: Bitter, acrid, cool

Properties:

• Diaphoretic
• Expectorant
• Carminative
• Diuretic
• Cardiac tonic

Key Constituents:

• Glycosides
• Essential oil

Try this native healing herb in: 

• Breathe Serene Organic Herbal Tea Blend 
  

Sources:

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p180

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p224

Herbs An Illustrated Encyclopedia, Kathi Keville p50

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