Scientific Name: Sticta Pulmonaria
Origin: United States
AKA: Lungwort
Parts Used: Leaves
Active Compounds: Vitamin C, Mucilage, Tannins, Saponin, Flavonoids, Allantoin
Background: Lungwort, at one time herbs were classified by the way they looked. Lungwort was thought to aid in the respiratory system because its leaves looked like the thin, elastic tissue of the lungs.
Description: The perennial lungwort is native to Europe. It grows well in mountainous areas. The leaves which are used for medicinal purposes are picked in the spring. The plant itself has purple flowers and wide leaves.
Safety: Lungwort may be legally regulated in some countries. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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