Pleurisy Root
| Common Name | Pleurisy Root |
| Latin Name | Asclepias Tuberosa |
| Folk Name | Butterfly weed, White Root, Wind Root, Flux Root |
| Medical Uses | Used for coughs, pleurisy, disorders of the uterus, as an analgesic and to
ease breathing Pleurisy root is the herb of choice for all lung
problems including pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma (see also Ephedra),
emphysema and mucus. |