- Asclepias tuberosa has been used for bronchitisInflammation of the bronchial tubesInflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes, typically causing bronchospasm and coughing. andpleurisy.
- Marked action on the chest muscles, which has been verified.
- Also effective in autumn dysenteryIntestinal infection with severe bloody diarrheaInfection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces. with painful diarrheaFrequent, loose, and watery stoolsA state of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day., griping and tenesmusPainful urge to empty bladder or bowelsA distressing, constant, and ineffectual urge to evacuate the bowels or bladder, accompanied by pain..
- Increases the secretions of skin, serous and mucus membranes.
- CatarrhalRelating to membrane inflammation and mucusRelating to catarrh, which is inflammation of mucous membranes with increased watery discharge. states from cold and damp weather.
- Bronchitis and pleurisyInflammation of the lung linings causing sharp chest painInflammation of the pleurae, which impairs their lubricating function and causes sharp pain when breathing..
- Pains in lungs better bending forward.
- Stitches in left side shooting over to right and up to left shoulder.
- Profuse perspiration in pneumoniaLung infection with inflamed air sacsInflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs (alveoli), usually caused by infection. and pleuropneumonia.
- A general eliminative remedy, acting specially on the sweat glands.
- InfluenzaViral infection of the respiratory tract (flu)A highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching, and catarrh. with pleuritic pains.
- Cutting pain behind sternum intercostal spaces near sternum tender to pressure.
- Catarrhal complaints from cold and damp weather.
- Bilious marsh fever on rice plantations.
- High fever with hot sweat.
- Sick headache with flatulenceGas accumulation in stomach or intestinesThe presence of excessive air or gas in the digestive tract, causing bloating and wind. in stomach and bowels.
- DyspepsiaIndigestion or upper abdominal discomfortDiscomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with nausea, bloating, heartburn, or acid reflux..
- Sensitive to tobacco.
- Unfit for business because of pain in bowels and frequent stools.
- Irritation of larynx with huskiness, grip with pleuritic pain.
- Diarrhea or rheumaticRelating to joint or muscle painDescribe pain, stiffness, or inflammation affecting joints, muscles, or connective tissues. conditions.
- Muscular and joint rheumatismJoint, muscle, or tissue painInflammatory pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, or surrounding connective tissues. with stit ching pains, dark red urine and hot, perspiring skin