Lungwort, bloody-butcher, boys-and-girls, hundreds-and-thousands, Jerusalem-sage
Lungwort is a flowering perennial plant that originated in Europe and Asia and was introduced to North America. Traditionally, lungwort has been used to treat lung and digestive problems, and as a diuretic. It has also been applied to the skin to treat minor cuts and scrapes.
Lungwort, bloody-butcher, boys-and-girls, hundreds-and-thousands, Jerusalem-sage
Pulmonaria officinalis
Oral lungwort is traditionally used in herbal medicine:
Topical lungwort is traditionally used in herbal medicine:
There is not enough reliable scientific evidence to show whether lungwort is effective for any of these uses.
Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
There is not enough information on the potential side effects of lungwort. If you experience unexplained side effects while taking lungwort, stop taking it immediately and seek medical advice.
It is not known whether lungwort may interact with any medications.
Consult a health care provider if any of the symptoms or conditions being treated with lungwort persist or worsen. When used as a diuretic, lungwort is for occasional use only.
You should contact your doctor before taking lungwort if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
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