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Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) and Inflammation (general): evidence and sources
Preliminary evidence
Anti-inflammatory for lung inflammation (traditional)
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1 source supporting Pleurisy Root for Inflammation (general). Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory action.