Pleurisy Root Herbal Remedies
True to its name, this root is used mainly to treat pleurisy and inflammation of the lungs and to alleviate breathing difficulties. The Eclectic doctors used it to lower fevers as a diaphoretic, for the acute stages of bronchitis and pneumonia, for dry asthma with fever, as well as for a number of other complaints. Pleurisy root has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Pleurisy Root Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Pleurisy Root Infusion | 1 cup 3-4 x daily |
| Pleurisy Root Tincture | 2-5 droppersful daily |
Pleurisy Root Reference Information
| Latin Name | Asclepias tuberosa |
| Other Names | Butterfly weed |
| Part Used | Root |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Respiratory system |
| Cautions | Contraindicated during pregnancy. May cause nausea and vomiting. |
| Botanical Info | A milkweed family member with rough, hairy leaves and flat-topped clusters of orange flowers. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.