The dried and cut root was traditionally gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered. This preparation was reserved for occasional and supervised use, due to the active compound content of the root. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried root was sometimes ground into fine powder to be incorporated into traditional preparations. A healthcare professional or experienced herbalist must be consulted before any use, as the margin between traditional dose and excessive dose is narrow. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Seeds, more rarely used, were subject to alcoholic macerations in certain local traditions. This preparation, poorly documented, requires professional advice before any use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Asclepias tuberosa can be found growing wild in prairies and dry soils of North America, as well as cultivated in certain botanical gardens or perennial plant gardens for its orange flowers. The dried root can sometimes be found at herbalist shops specializing in North American plants.