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Post by Angaridatha on Feb 14, 2005 23:51:23 GMT -5
Biological Name: Asclepiadaceae Asclepias tuberosa
Other Names: Pleurisy Root, Butterfly Weed, wind root, Canada root, silkweed, orange swallow wort, tuber root, white root, flux root, asclepias
Parts Used: Rhizome
ActiveCompounds: o Cardenolides, including asclepiadin o Flavonoids; rutin, kaempferol, quercitin and isorhamnetin o Miscellaneous; friedalin, a-and b-amyrin, lupeol, viburnitol, choline sugars.
Remedies For: Diaphoretic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, anti-inflammatory.
Pleurisy Root is effective against respiratory infections where it reduces inflammations and assists expectoration. It can be used in the treatment of bronchitis and other chest condition. Highly valued in the treatment of pleurisy and pneumonia. Also used for influenza.
Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l/2-l teaspoonful of the herb and let infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take l-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
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Post by Saiok Tarek on Feb 14, 2005 23:52:46 GMT -5
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