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Asclepias syriaca
Name
Milkweed
Biological Name

Asclepias syriaca

Other Names
Milkweed, milkweed root, silkweed, silky swallow wort, cottonweed, Virginia silk
Roots, leaves
Root
Remedies For

Emetic, purgative, alterative, diuretic, tonic

Traditionally used for female complaints, bowel and kidney troubles. It increases the flow of urine - useful for dropsy. Also good for asthma, stomach troubles, and scrofulous conditions of the bladder. It is an effective remedy for gallstones.

CAUTION: CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN USING MILKWEED SINCE IT MAY BE POISONOUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN USED IN LARGE DOSES AND PARTICULARLY IN CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN NECESSARY.

Dosage

NOT RECOMMENDED

Safety

CAUTION: CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN USING MILKWEED SINCE IT MAY BE POISONOUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN USED IN LARGE DOSES AND PARTICULARLY IN CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN NECESSARY. NOT RECOMMENDED.

 
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