- Suggested dosing of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
- Suggested uses of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
- Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
Suggested dosing of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
Tincture: 1-4 mL PO TID in water
Otherwise follow Mfr's instructions
Suggested uses of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
Respiratory problems, eg cough, cold, bronchitis
Uterine d/o, rheumatism
Efficacy: not proven
Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root) adverse (side) effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrythmia
Overdose can lead to death d/t respiratory paralysis or heart failure
Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy
History of heart disease
Hormone dependent neoplasia
Cautions
Large amounts ingested can be toxic, even fataL
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: contraindicated
Lactation: contraindicated
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Asclepsias tuberosa, butterfly weed (pleurisy root)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
May have antiinflammatory properties that relieves respiratory problems & rheumatism
May have actions similar to estrogen that palliates uterine problems