Pulmonaria Officinalis
Lungwort Herb | Pulmonaria Officinalis | Common Lungwort | Our Lady's Milk Drops | Herbal Tea
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Pulmonaria Officinalis
Other Names: Lungwort, Common Lungwort, Our Lady’s Milk Drops
Pulmonaria officinalis is a herbaceous rhizomatous evergreen perennial plant of the genus Pulmonaria, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. The basal leaves are green, cordate, more or less elongated and pointed and always with rounded and often sharply defined white or pale green patches. The upper surface of the leaves has tiny bumps and it is quite hairy.
Usage: 1 tsp of Lungwort Herb pour 200 ml of boiling water. Leave to infuse covered for 10-15 minutes, then cool and strain. You can use that infusion as a skin tonic.
Traditional Use
Lungwort is a spotted-leaved woodland herb of European tradition, rich in soothing mucilage. It is traditionally used:
- To support the respiratory system and clear, comfortable breathing in the cold season
- To soothe the throat
- To support digestive comfort
- To support the body's natural elimination of fluids
- Externally, as a wash for the skin
Harvest & Character
Dried leaves, often with characteristic pale spots, with a mild, mucilaginous taste. Traditionally sweetened with honey.
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