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Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata subsp. Pulchra


Swamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata subsp. Pulchra (Asclepias incarnata subsp. Pulchra)

A tea made from the roots is anthelmintic, carminative, diuretic, emetic, strongly laxative, and stomachic. The tea is said to remove tapeworms from the body in one hour. It has also been used in the treatment of asthma, rheumatism, syphilis, and worms and as a heart tonic

It is an obvious butterfly favorite. The flowers of this species are not as large as in some other members of the genus but the plant typically produces many clusters of flowers.



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beautiful picture - love it! and now I have to take my dictionary and look up the words describing the tea, haha

29 Dec, 2009

 

Nice photo...

29 Dec, 2009

 

Its beautiful.......shame about the side effects.........:)

29 Dec, 2009

 

Beautiful Monarch butterfly must know the health giving properties Hw!...:o)

29 Dec, 2009

 

Beautiful Healerwitch, I love this, and will add it to my gallery. So many good things we can learn from plants.

9 Jan, 2010



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