pleurisy root

American  

noun

1. a North American milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa, whose root was used as a remedy for pleurisy.

2. the root.

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pleurisy root British  

noun

1. the root of the butterfly weed, formerly used as a cure for pleurisy

2. another name for butterfly weed

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Etymology

Origin of pleurisy root

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

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pleurisy root

Some combine pleurisy root with it in pleurisy.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Following is good for diarrhea and dysentery: Tincture pleurisy root two ounces, brandy one ounce, syrup of raspberry three ounces.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

If purulent discharge sets in, bathe the eye with infusion of camomile or red rose leaves, and give the following:— Powdered pleurisy root, equal parts.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

Make a mucilage of the poplar bark, by stirring in boiling water; then add the pleurisy root; the whole to be given in the course of twenty-four hours.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

To allay the irritation of the bowels, give the following:— Powdered pleurisy root, 1 tea-spoonful.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George