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The pulmonary is a medicinal plant that appears in the spring and needs shade to develop and produces flowers of different colors, from red to blue.
It is also popularly known as Lung Herb, Jerusalem Parsley and Weed Herbs, widely used in the treatment of respiratory infections and urinary tract infections.
Its scientific name is Pulmonaria officinalis and can be purchased at health food stores and some drugstores.
What is pulmonary for
The pulmonary is used to treat respiratory infections, throat irritation, pharyngitis, asthma, cough with phlegm and hoarseness. It is also used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchitis, chilblains, burns and skin wounds and infections of the bladder, kidneys and kidney stones.
Pulmonary properties
The pulmonary properties include its astringent, disinfectant, sweat, emollient, pulmonary and expectorant action.
How to use the pulmonary
Dried leaves of the lung are used for medicinal purposes.
- Flu tea: Add 3 tablespoons of dried lungs in half a cup of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of honey. Drink 3 times a day.
- Fever tea: Add 2 tablespoons of dried Lung in 1 cup of boiling water. Drink 3 to 4 times a day.
Side effects of pulmonary
Side effects of pulmonary disease include liver problems and toxicity in large doses.
Contraindications for pulmonary
The pulmonary is contraindicated during pregnancy, for breastfeeding women, children and patients with liver problems.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team