Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
\nForms Available: Dried root
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\nGrowing across the U.S., Pleurisy root is also known as butterfly milkweed. It has a plethora of medicinal properties and aids many ailments. It is known to help treat diarrhea, alleviate lymph swelling, reduce pain, and relieve menstrual cramps. It also promotes sweating and helps reduce fever.