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Pleurisy Root (Butterfly Weed)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Asclepias tuberosa
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Asclepiadin
Asclepion
Galitoxin
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes.
  • Irritates mucous membranes.
  • Stimulates and irritates gastrointestinal tract.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Acts as a strong laxative to cause watery, explosive bowel movements.
  • Increases perspiration.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.

    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Appetite loss Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Coma Seek emergency treatment.
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Lethargy Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Muscle weakness Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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