Raven Moon Emporium Pleurisy Root
Herbal Supplements by Raven Moon Emporium
- Price
- $26.75
What the brand says
Pleurisy, also known as chigger flower and silkweed, is a species of milkweed distributed throughout the woodlands of eastern North America. Because the plant's fragrant and colorful flower clusters serve as food for various species of butterfly larvae, the herb is commonly called butterfly weed. Early European settlers learned how to use the plant from the Menominee, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes, who harvested not only the leaf but also the long, white, fleshy taproot. Pleurisy root is traditionally decocted to produce teas, infusions, and tonics, sometimes in combination with other herbs. Pleurisy root is also used to produce tinctures and extracts. Herbal Magick: It is a potent folk magick herb traditionally used for protection, healing, and fostering connection with nature spirits, particularly butterflies. Renowned in Appalachian and Native American folk medicine for treating lung issues, it is considered a "living prayer" plant that aids in deep healing and clearing, acting as a fiery, yet gentle, diaphoretic to break fevers and promote breathing.