Pleurisy Root

Latin Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Common Name: Pleurisy Root
Family: Apocynaceae
Growing Region: North America

Description: Pleurisy Root is typically supplied cut and sifted or powdered, displaying light tan to orange-brown root pieces with a fibrous interior. It has been traditionally used in North American herbal practices and is commonly incorporated into herbal teas, tinctures, and botanical extracts. Pleurisy Root is valued for its historical use in formulations supporting respiratory comfort.

Variations in color, texture, and cut size may occur between harvests and production batches. Images are provided for general reference only. A variety of cut and particle sizes are available upon request to meet your formulation needs.