Pleurisy Root (Butterfly Weed) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Asclepias tuberosa
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Asclepiadin
Asclepion
Galitoxin
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs
and bronchial tubes.
Irritates mucous membranes.
Stimulates and irritates gastrointestinal tract.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Acts as a strong laxative to cause watery, explosive bowel
movements.
Increases perspiration.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Appetite loss |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Coma |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Lethargy |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Muscle weakness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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