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Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) as a tool for helping with Skin irritation
Evidence
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
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8,12;8,20-diepoxy-8,14-secopregnane glycosides from roots of Asclepias tuberosa and their effect on proliferation of human skin fibroblasts
View source A pregnane glycoside fraction (21 secopregnane glycosides) from the roots of Asclepias tuberosa caused normal human skin fibroblasts to proliferate, suggesting a wound-healing / skin-regenerative potential of pleurisy root.
2 sources supporting Pleurisy Root for Skin irritation. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory action.