| Pleurisy Root |
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Asclepias tuberosa
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 4-9) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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(Butterfly weed)
Bright orange-red flowers are worthy of attention as an ornamental. Roots act specifically on the lungs as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory. Valuable for all chest complaints, including pleurisy.
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