Asclepias eriocarpa

Asclepias eriocarpa
Family:Asclepias eriocarpa; Antiasthmatic; Skin; Sternutatory; Warts.
Common name:Woollypod milkweed
A decoction of the plant and a salve made from it is used in the treatment of colds. The milky sap is applied on a regular basis to corns in order to gradually remove them. It is also applied to cuts sores and warts. The powdered dried roots are inhaled to cause sneezing. Smoke from the burning dried plant is inhaled as a treatment for asthma.

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