What does it help with
- Bronchitis and cough
- Laryngitis
- Healing mucous membranes
- Lymphatic system support
Active compounds
Mucilage, tannins, allantoin, essential oils, vitamin C.
Allantoin stimulates cell division and mucous membrane healing — the same substance as in comfrey.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodApril – June
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaSyrupCompress
Pro tip: Lungwort is a gentle and safe herb — suitable for children too.
Recipes
1 Tea for bronchi ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day.
2 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
3 Compress to the affected area ▾
Cook a strong decoction (3 tablespoons dried herb per 300 ml water, steep 15 minutes). Strain and let cool slightly. Apply soaked gauze or a clean cloth to the affected area for 20–30 minutes. Repeat 2× a day until improvement.
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