Lungwort Tincture
Pulmonaria Officinalis
Description
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Latin name: Pulmonaria Officinaliss. Also known as Spotted Lungwort, Wolf's Lettuce, or Spotted Herb. In English, this plant is known as Lungwort or Sage of Jerusalem.
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The plants are sourced from organic farming and are extracted in organic alcohol, ensuring that the natural constituents are optimally preserved. The result is a pure, powerful plant extract without artificial additives, preservatives, or allergens – fully in line with the quality standard of
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Due to current legislation, we cannot tell you everything about the Lungwort.
We may, however, the following Health claims on hold to call:
- Contributes to maintaining healthy airways**
- Has a soothing effect on the airways**
- Soothes the throat**
- Provides relief for a tickle in the throat**
Botany Lungwort
Lungwort (Pulmonaria Officinalis) is an early spring bloomer belonging to the borage family (BoraginaceaeThe plant is native to Europe but has since spread. Spotted lungwort prefers to grow in the shade and is often found in marshy forests, damp verges, and grasslands.
The herb is easy to recognize by its oval and pointed leaves, which are softly hairy and have silvery spots—a pattern reminiscent of lung tissue and gave it the name “lungwort.” The flowers of lungwort are distinctive: they open pink and later change color to purplish-blue, which is often visible within a single flower cluster. This color transition makes the plant popular with bees and early butterflies.
Origin and traditional application
The name Pulmonaria is derived from the Latin pulmo, which means “long” – a reference to the old signature leather, in which the spots on the leaves symbolized the lungs. In medieval herbal medicine, lungwort was therefore used to support the respiratory tract.
In European folk medicine, too, lungwort was considered a soothing herb for throat ailments and respiratory complaints. It was often incorporated into syrups, teas, and infusions. Today, lungwort is still valued by herbalists and natural health enthusiasts for its mild, soothing effect on the airways and throat.
NB: This product information cannot replace the advice of a doctor or therapist. Always consult your doctor or therapist if you are taking medication.
Health claims awaiting European approval