Indian Milkweed Uses. Common milkweed asclepias syriaca is the best known of the 100 or so milkweed species native to north america. Learn about this surprisingly useful native plant.
Widespread use of herbicides is another. How common milkweed is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It was a regular food item for all native american tribes within its broad range.
Asclepias tuberosa the butterfly weed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern north america.
The milky latex from the stems and leaves is used in the treatment of warts. Widespread use of herbicides is another. Names of common milkweed in various languages of the world are also given. Plus milkweed is the food of our beautiful monarch butterflies.