Botanical name: Asclepias tuberosa
Other name:butterfly milkweed
Obtained from the herbal extract of the perennial flowering plant Asclepias tuberosa, Pleurisy Root Powder originates from North America. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antispasmodic qualities, it proves advantageous in alleviating irritation and congestion within the respiratory system. This powder assists in diminishing coughing, inflammation, and muscle spasms in the lungs, enhancing the permeability of mucous membranes for improved absorption and elimination of toxins.
Medicinal Uses:
- Coughs
- Swelling of the lining of the lungs (pleuritis)
- Swelling of the air sacs in the lungs (pneumonitis)
- Swelling of the airways (bronchitis)
- Influenza
- Other conditions