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Description
Pleurisy Root, also known as Butterfly Weed, Canada Root, Silkweed, Swallow Wort, Tuber Root, Wind Root, Colic Root, and Orange Milkweed, is native to North America. It is a member of the milkweed family, but does not produce the milky juice commonly seen in its kin. Pleurisy Root usually grows to about a foot in height, and every summer it produces deep yellow and orange flowers. Pleurisy Root gets its name from its use as a treatment for pleurisy by the Native Americans.
Medicinally, only the root is used. The root is gray-brown and spindle-shaped with a knotty crown. Powdered Pleurisy Root is yellow-brown. Pleurisy Root was used by the Native American tribes and by settlers for a variety of lung ailments and as a topical treatment for warts and sores. In the 19th century, Pleurisy Root was an official medicine listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia, and was used in the treatment of colds, flu, bronchial and pulmonary conditions. It was also used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, rheumatism, eczema, colic, and flatulence. Pleurisy Root contains glycosides, such as asclepiadin, volatile oil, essential oil, resins, amino acids, and flavonoids, such as Rutin and Quercetin.
Today, Pleurisy Root is most often used to support treatment for bronchitis, and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, diuretic, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, and carminative properties. It is often used in conjunction with Capsicum, Cayenne, and Lobelia in the treatment of pulmonary infections.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
Excessive use may cause vomiting or diarrhea.
Do not use if you are taking heart medication, diuretics or hormonal medication.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
