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Asclepias Tuberosa

30C / QAsclepias Tub
Pleurisy Root · Butterfly Weed · "The Pleurisy Root Remedy"
PleurisyChestRespiratoryDiaphoreticFeverSharp Pain

Made from Pleurisy Root. Used for centuries for pleurisy and chest conditions. Sharp stitching pains in chest worse breathing. Promotes perspiration in fevers. Used in pleurisy, pneumonia and bronchitis. Diaphoretic and expectorant.

THE ESSENCE
Pleurisy with intense sharp stitching pains. Promotes perspiration in fever — diaphoretic. Sharp pains worse breathing in and lying on side. Pleurisy root — traditional use reflected in homeopathy.
PLEURISY — sharp stitching pains in chest
Pain worse breathing — must hold breath
Bronchitis with chest pain
Give when you see
Pleurisy — sharp stitching pains worse breathing
Promotes perspiration in fever — diaphoretic
Must hold breath to avoid pain
Traditional pleurisy remedy
WORSE FROM
BreathingMotionLying on affected side
BETTER FROM
RestAfter sweatingSitting upright
BODY SYSTEMS
PLEURISY — sharp stitching pains in chest
Pain worse breathing — must hold breath
Bronchitis with chest pain
Promotes expectoration
Pneumonia — first stages
DOSAGE
potency: Q or 30Cfrequency: 3 times dailyduration: Short course for acute pleurisy
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Bryonia
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
Bryonia
Followed by
Sulphur
Compare
Bryonia, Asclepias Cornuti, Kali Carb, Ranunculus