Western Herbalism
Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
Also known as Jerusalem Cowslip, Spotted Lungwort, Maple Lungwort.
Traditionally used for respiratory conditions per doctrine of signatures (spotted leaves resemble lungs) limited clinical evidence, mostly traditional/anecdotal generally safe for moderate use including children few trials show antioxidant activity.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Cuts
- Laryngitis
- Lung catarrhs
- Digestive support
- Cough
- Bronchitis
- Minor wounds
- Sore throat
- Dry cough
- Inflammation
- Mucosal irritation
- Respiratory congestion
- Wounds
- Respiratory complaints
- Dry skin
- Skin irritation
- Bacterial infection
- Infection
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid extract | Fluid extract (½-1 drachm | 1944-3888 mg |
| Infusion (1 tsp dried leaf per cup boiling water, several times daily) | ||
| Topical paste (dried leaf powder with water, apply up to 3x daily) | ||
| Infusion | • Infusion: 1.5 g qd (1 tsp = 0.7 g)mdcccii | 1500-1500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Traditionally used for respiratory conditions per doctrine of signatures (spotted leaves resemble lungs) limited clinical evidence, mostly traditional/anecdotal generally safe for moderate use including children few trials show antioxidant activity.
Specific indications and reasoning. (LUNGWORT.) Preparation: Prepare a tincture from the fresh leaves, Sviij. to Alcohol 50º Oj. Dose, from ten drops to 388. The Lungwort has a popular reputation as a remedy in diseases of the chest. It would be well to test it thoroughly and determine its medicinal action in this direction.
indications. Lungwort is traditionally indicated for: Cuts, Laryngitis, Lung catarrhs, Digestive support, Cough, Bronchitis, Minor wounds, Sore throat, Dry cough, Inflammation, Mucosal irritation, Respiratory congestion, Wounds, Respiratory complaints, Dry skin, and 3 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Lungwort: Infusion (1 tsp dried leaf per cup boiling water, several times daily); Topical paste (dried leaf powder with water, apply up to 3x daily); Fluid extract (½-1 drachm
Drawn from Scudder's Specific Medication and Specific Medicines, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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