Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve respiratory symptoms associated with bronchitis.

May help relieve cough and chest discomfort associated with temporary respiratory illness.

Traditionally used to help relieve symptoms associated with the common cold and influenza.

May be incorporated into practitioner-guided formulas supporting respiratory comfort and healthy mucus clearance.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Pleurisy Root should not be presented as an antibiotic, antiviral medicine or treatment for pleurisy, pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or another diagnosed respiratory condition.

Practitioner-guided respiratory symptom support.

Adults prescribed Pleurisy Root for cough and chest congestion associated with temporary respiratory illness.

Professional herbal formulas supporting respiratory comfort and mucus clearance.

Adults requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tablet, capsule or syrup.

This product is not intended for the unsupervised treatment of pleurisy, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, asthma, chronic bronchitis or another serious respiratory condition.

Sharp chest pain, pain that worsens when breathing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, blue lips, confusion, high fever or rapidly worsening symptoms require urgent medical assessment.

Common name: Pleurisy Root

Alternative names: Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed

Botanical name: Asclepias tuberosa

Plant part used: Root

Plant family: Apocynaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Asclepias tuberosa is a North American milkweed species traditionally prepared from the root.

The name Pleurisy Root reflects its historical herbal use. It does not establish the product as a treatment for pleurisy or inflammation of the lining surrounding the lungs.

Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) root 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 10–20 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 10–20 mL per day.

Do not exceed the current product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because coughing, mucus, chest congestion or other respiratory symptoms remain present.

Seek professional advice if symptoms worsen, persist or regularly return.

Seek prompt medical attention for chest pain, painful breathing, breathing difficulty, high fever, coughing up blood, confusion, severe weakness or rapidly worsening symptoms.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Pleurisy Root, Asclepias tuberosa, milkweed plants or another ingredient in the preparation.

Contact with milkweed plant sap may cause irritation in sensitive people, although the manufactured root extract is a different preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Do not use Pleurisy Root to self-treat chest pain, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, COVID-19 or another respiratory infection.

Pleurisy is inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs and may be associated with infection, pulmonary embolism, autoimmune disease, lung injury or another condition requiring medical investigation.

Seek urgent assessment for sharp or unexplained chest pain, pain that worsens with breathing or coughing, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, blue lips, fainting or rapidly worsening symptoms.

Pleurisy Root belongs to the milkweed genus Asclepias. Plants in this genus may contain cardiac glycoside-related compounds capable of affecting heart rhythm and cardiac function.

Do not use with digoxin or another cardiac glycoside medicine unless specifically approved by the prescribing doctor.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, kidney disease or an electrolyte disturbance.

Professional review is also important when taking diuretics, heart-rhythm medicines, blood-pressure medicines or other treatments that may affect potassium levels or cardiac function.

Do not exceed the professionally prescribed dosage.

Excessive amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort or potentially serious cardiac effects.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if an unusually slow or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, severe dizziness, fainting, confusion, visual disturbance or persistent vomiting develops.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended unless specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Do not use Pleurisy Root as a substitute for antibiotics, antiviral medicine, asthma medication, inhalers or another prescribed respiratory treatment.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.