Herbs and plantsLungwort—a spring flower for coughs and diseased lungs?
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Its preparations are said to have expectorant and soothing effects and to be used for catarrh and respiratory infections.
- It also describes using lungwort externally on the skin, including for inflammation and acne.
- In the past, the infusion was also used for hoarseness, stomach complaints and lung ailments, and externally to wash wounds.
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Henryk Różański
Water extracts of lungwort are said to have expectorant, soothing, anti-exudative and anti-haemorrhagic effects.
„Water extracts of lungwort herb—Herba Pulmonariae—have expectorant, soothing, anti-exudative, anti-haemorrhagic and strengthening effects. They speed up the healing of tuberculous lesions and wounds on the skin and mucous membranes. This raw material has astringent, diuretic, anti-stone-forming and “blood-purifying” effects.”Wodne wyciągi z ziela miodunki – Herba Pulmonariae działają wykrztuśnie, osłaniająco, przeciwwysiękowo, przeciwkrwotocznie, wzmacniająco, przyśpieszają gojenie ognisk gruźliczych i ran na skórze oraz błonach śluzowych Jest to surowiec o działaniu ściągającym, moczopędnym, przeciwkamiczym i “czyszczącym krew”.
Henryk Różański
Lungwort preparations can be taken orally for catarrh and respiratory infections.
„Lungwort preparations can be taken orally to treat catarrh and respiratory infections. When treating respiratory conditions, lungwort acts synergistically with coltsfoot, hedge-nettle, cleavers, comfrey, mallow, marshmallow, psyllium, broadleaf or narrowleaf plantain, elecampane, hyssop, wild ginger, hollyhock, angelica, anise, thyme, savory, soapwort, oregano, and sweet violet or wild pansy.”Doustnie preparaty z miodunki można wykorzystać w leczeniu nieżytu i zakażeń układu oddechowego. W przypadku leczenia schorzeń układu oddechowego miodunka wykazuje synergizm z podbiałem, poziewnikiem, przytulią, żywokostem, ślazem, prawoślazem, babką płesznik, babką szerokolistną lub wąskolistną, omanem, hyzopem, kopytnikiem, malwą, arcydzięglem, anyżem, tymiankiem, cząbrem, mydlnicą, lebiodką i fiołkiem wonnym lub trójbarwnym.
Henryk Różański
Lungwort is said to speed up the healing of tuberculous lesions and wounds on the skin and mucous membranes.
„Water extracts of lungwort herb—Herba Pulmonariae—have expectorant, soothing, anti-exudative, anti-haemorrhagic and strengthening effects. They speed up the healing of tuberculous lesions and wounds on the skin and mucous membranes. This raw material has astringent, diuretic, anti-stone-forming and “blood-purifying” effects.”Wodne wyciągi z ziela miodunki – Herba Pulmonariae działają wykrztuśnie, osłaniająco, przeciwwysiękowo, przeciwkrwotocznie, wzmacniająco, przyśpieszają gojenie ognisk gruźliczych i ran na skórze oraz błonach śluzowych Jest to surowiec o działaniu ściągającym, moczopędnym, przeciwkamiczym i “czyszczącym krew”.
Henryk Różański
A decoction of lungwort can be used to wash the skin; it has been described as anti-inflammatory and anti-acne.
„The skin can be washed with a decoction (anti-inflammatory, astringent, silica-containing, nourishing, anti-exudative and anti-acne). The decoction and macerate can be used to make a toner: add 100 ml of water boiled with 5% vinegar, 100 ml of 40–70% alcohol (this may be salicylic, formic or camphorated spirit), or 100 ml of dry white wine to 100 ml of infusion or macerate, then mix.”Odwarem można przemywać skórę (przeciwzapalne, ściągające, krzemionkowe, odżywcze, przeciwwysiękowe, przeciwrądzikowe). Odwar i macerat może posłużyć do sporządzenia toniku: do 100 ml naparu lub maceratu wlać 100 ml wody przegotowanej z octem 5%, 100 ml alkoholu 40-70% (może być spirytus salicylowy lub mrówczany lub kamforowy), albo 100 ml wina białego wytrawnego, wymieszać.
Henryk Różański
In the past, lungwort infusion was used for hoarseness, bronchial catarrh, stomach complaints and suppurative lung ailments.
„I quote from the 1905 “Medical Herbal”: “…as an infusion, 30 g per litre of water—for hoarseness, bronchial catarrh, suppurative lung ailments and stomach complaints. It is usually mixed with other mucus-dissolving herbs, such as coltsfoot and plantain.””Przytaczam cytat z “Zielnika lekarskiego” z 1905 roku: “…w naparze 30 g na litr wody – przeciw chrypce, katarowi bronchialnemu, ropnym cierpieniom płucnym, dolegliwościom żołądka. Zwykle miesza je się z innemi ziołami roztwarzającymi śluz, jak z podbiałem, babką.
Henryk Różański
In the past, lungwort infusion was used externally to wash wounds.
„It is usually mixed with other mucus-dissolving herbs, such as coltsfoot and plantain. The infusion is used externally to wash wounds. Juice squeezed from the leaves is used as an addition to spring treatments.” In the past, lungwort was called medicinal lungwort, in keeping with its Latin name Pulmonaria (pulmones—lungs).”Zwykle miesza je się z innemi ziołami roztwarzającymi śluz, jak z podbiałem, babką. Zewnętrznie używa się naparu do wymywania ran. Sok wyciśnięty z liści służy jako przymieszka do kuracyj wiosenych”. Dawniej miodunka była nazywana płucnikiem lekarskim, zgodnie z nazwą łacińską Pulmonaria (pulmones – płuca).
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 4 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 5.
In laboratory studies, lungwort extracts showed antioxidant activity and inhibited the activity of enzymes linked, among other things, to the nervous system.
Aim of the study: In this study several investigations and tests were performed to determine the antioxidant activity and the acetylcholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory potential of Pulmonaria officinalis and Centarium umbellatum aqueous extracts (10% mass) and ethanolic extracts (10% mass and 70% ethanol), respectively. Moreover, for each type of the prepared extracts of P.
Results: umbellatum the content in the biologically active compounds - polyphenols, flavones and proanthocyanidins was determined. The antioxidant activity was assessed using two methods, namely the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay and reducing power assay. The analyzed plant extracts showed a high acetylcholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory activity in the range of 72.24-94.24% (at the highest used dose - 3 mg/mL), 66.96% and 94.03% (at 3 mg/mL), respectively correlated with a high DPPH radical inhibition - 70.29-84.9% (at 3 mg/mL). These medicinal plants could provide a potential natural source of bioactive compounds and could be beneficial to the human health, especially in the neurodegenerative disorders and as sources of natural antioxidants in food industry.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · Romanian National Center for Program Management
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studylaboratory study (on cells)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Lungwort extract showed antioxidant activity, and at non-toxic concentrations it protected cell DNA from oxidative damage.
Aim of the study: Background/Objectives:Pulmonaria officinalis L., commonly known as lungwort, is a medicinal plant traditionally used for respiratory ailments, but its biological activities have not yet been sufficiently researched. The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and dose-dependent genotoxic/antigenotoxic properties of a 70% ethanolic extract.
Results: The extract reduced cell viability only at the highest concentration tested (33.7%). Furthermore, a dual dose-dependent effect was recorded since the genotoxic effect of the tested extract was observed at higher concentrations, while non-genotoxic concentrations showed protective effects against oxidative damage of DNA. Namely, pretreatment with lungwort extract reduced the DNA damage induced by H2O2, with the highest protective effect at the lowest tested concentration, indicating a hormetic mode of action. Conclusions: These results provide a solid foundation for future research into this medicinal plant, with the aim of its potential therapeutic use in the prevention of diseases associated with oxidative stress.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studylaboratory study (on cells)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
In a laboratory study, lungwort infusion showed antioxidant properties and contained a high level of phenolic compounds.
Aim of the study: Extracts of 21 plants used in Bulgarian phytotherapy for the treatment of respiratory, gastrointestinal and other inflammatory disorders were screened in vitro for antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds content. Plant extracts were prepared as herbal teas following the ethnic use.
Results: (Lamiaceae) (TEAC 4.06+/-0.31 mM/QE 1370.09+/-41.38 microM), Rubus sp. diversa (Rosaceae) (TEAC 4.23+/-0,12 mM/QE 608.95+/-5.95 microM), Cotinus coggygria Scop. (Anacardiaceae) (TEAC 7.05+/-0.19 mM/QE 923.33+/-14.19 microM). Therefore, Bulgarian herbs can be considered to be a rich source of water-soluble antioxidants and/or phenolic compounds as compared to studied foreign plants.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studylaboratory study (on cells)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
In an animal study, a lungwort preparation reduced deaths associated with blood-clotting disorders.
Aim of the study: The non-dialyzable fraction of the ammonia extract from Pulmonaria officinalis contains the anticoagulant glycopeptide. The anticoagulant in doses reducing total coagulation activity of the blood 4-5-fold, does not change the animals' behaviour, hypocoagulemia remains at a high level up to 6 h after intravenous administration of the anticoagulant, and diminishes only after 24 h.
Results: The non-dialyzable fraction of the ammonia extract from Pulmonaria officinalis contains the anticoagulant glycopeptide. The anticoagulant in doses reducing total coagulation activity of the blood 4-5-fold, does not change the animals' behaviour, hypocoagulemia remains at a high level up to 6 h after intravenous administration of the anticoagulant, and diminishes only after 24 h. The anticoagulant reduces the death rate of the animals with exogenous thromboplastinemia by suppressing the blood coagulation activity. The inhibitor effect is realized mainly at the stage of fibrinogen conversions.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
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