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Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) as a tool for helping with Bronchitis
Evidence
Traditional expectorant - helps clear phlegm in chest conditions, bronchitis and pleurisy
Asclepias Tuberosa, Butter-Fly-Weed, Milk Weed, Pleurisy Root, White Root
Find this paper This historical 1848 clinical monograph describes Asclepias tuberosa (pleurisy root) and its traditional use as a diaphoretic and expectorant for pleurisy, bronchitis and febrile respiratory illness.
3 sources supporting Pleurisy Root for Bronchitis. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's expectorant action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Asclepias Tuberosa, Butterfly-Weed, Milk-Weed, Pleurisy Root, White Root
Find this paper This historical 1848 monograph documents the traditional medicinal use of Asclepias tuberosa (pleurisy root) as a diaphoretic and expectorant remedy for pleurisy and respiratory complaints.