http://hppr.org en http://hppr.org/post/milkweed-ii <p>The more than 140 species of milkweed&nbsp; have a long and varied history.&nbsp; Named Asclepius for the Greek god of healing, its medicinal uses are many.&nbsp; However, several species are toxic, so if the plant is used as a health remedy, the user should be well-informed in advance.&nbsp; The physical properties of milkweed have resulted in various uses for the stems and fluff-filled seed pods, including a wartime effort by World War II's greatest generation.</p> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:08:39 +0000 Skip Mancini 4373 at http://hppr.org Milkweed II