> Supplement Index > Pleurisy Root / Asclepias tuberosa / Butterfly weed, Canada root, Flux root, Swallow-wort, Tuber root, White root, Wind root, Orange milkweed > Pleurisy Root General Information Pleurisy Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Pleurisy Root Dosage Information Pleurisy Root Safety & Interaction Information Buy Pleurisy Root Formula - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pleurisy Root General Information Native to America and Canada, Pleurisy Root is a perennial plant that produces orange or yellow flowers. American Indian medical practitioners named this herb after the condition it was used to treat; pleurisy. This plant reduces inflammation, relieves spasms in the airways, promotes perspiration, and helps clear the air passages of secretions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pleurisy Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today Pleurisy Root is used to treat pleurisy, bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, coughs, and fevers associated with respiratory problems. It is also believed to have effects similar to the hormone estrogen, and is useful in the treatment of uterine disorders. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pleurisy Root Dosage Information The standard dosage of Pleurisy Root liquid extract or tincture can be taken in doses of 1 to 4 milliliters (20 to 80 drops) in water, 3 times daily. For other formulations, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pleurisy Root Safety & Interaction Information Exceeding the recommended doses of Pleurisy Root can be toxic and cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, and even death. If you take drugs for irregular heartbeat or hormonal medications, do not use Pleurisy Root. Do not use if you have a history of heart disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Safety in young children, or those with sever liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Pleurisy Root Formula Below