Pleurisy Root
Asclepias tuberosa – root
Pleurisy Root is effective against respiratory infections where it reduces inflammation and assists expectoration. It can be used in the treatment of bronchitis and other chest infections.
Actions
Primary: expectorant, antispasmodic,
Secondary: promotes perspiration.
Indications
- Dry, tight, constricted, nonproductive cough.
- Hot, dry, irritated chest conditions.
- Lower respiratory tract inflammation/infections.
- Pleuritis; hot, dry mucous membranes.
Notes
Clinical Uses:
Pleurisy root is not used as prolifically as in the past. However it continues to be employed to cool, promote expectoration and moisten tissue in hot, dry chest conditions. Its historical use during pleuritic chest pain continues today. Pleurisy root is used as a relaxing diaphoretic to promote sweating and peripheral vasodilation.
Contra-indications and Cautions
Caution:
Emetic. May cause nausea and vomiting.
