| Scientific: | Asclepias tuberosa |
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| Other: | Pleurisy Root, Butterfly Weed |
| Family: | Asclepiadaceae |
Respiratory
• pleurisy (primary use)
• pneumonia
• bronchitis
Musculoskeletal
• bursitis
Cardiovascular
• congestive heart failure (CHF)
• pericarditis
• pulmonary edema
• tachycardia
• Diaphoretic
• Expectorant
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Heart Tonic
• Diuretic
• Inotropic (Positive)
• Chronotropic (Negative )
• Cardiac Glycosides (Asclepidine, Asclepione)
• Tannins
• Tincture (1:10 in 45% EtOH): 1-5 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 45% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
Contraindications: Pregnancy and lactation (due to presence of cardiac glycosides; uterine stimulant).
• Cardiac glycosides • will potentiate the effects of digitalis and other cardiac glycosides.
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