Miodunka spotted - Pulmonaria officinalis

It is a perennial plant of the family szorstkolistnych, found in southern and central Europe. For medicinal purposes harvested from March to May, the upper part of the flowering stems with leaves odziomkowymi. Dried at a temperature of 35 ° C. A weed miodunki spotted - Herba Pulmonariae.
The silica raw material occurs partially soluble in water, tanning, allantoin, saponin, flavonoids, organic acids, compounds and minerals membranes.
Extracts of herbs beneficial effect on airway mucosa. Accelerate the damaged lung tissue scarring and calcification of tuberculous lesions. Due to the presence of allantoin and silica herb that reduces inflammation and increases the resistance of the alveoli to harmful particulates and volatile. Saponin and mucilage herb stimulates ciliary epithelium movement, triggering a reflex expectorant and facilitating liquefaction and removal of secretions deposited in the upper respiratory tract. Tannins and over-extended capillaries constrict blood vessels and reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
The recommended dose preparations of the herb does not have harmful effects. Higher doses cause temporary constipation decoction and also slightly enhance the excretion of urine.
Preparations of this herb medicine can be secondary to pulmonary diseases, especially tuberculosis and the damaged lung tissue by various types of dust or volatile compounds. It is also recommended that the administration of high doses of anti-tuberculosis drugs and salicylates, damaging the gastric mucosa, antibiotics affecting the mucous membranes of the lungs and respiratory tract and inflammation of the renal pelvis and the bladder.

Preparations

Decoction of the herb: Pour two tablespoons of herb two glasses of warm water. Heated to a boil and simmer gently 10 minutes. covered. Let stand for 5 minutes and strain pouring into a thermos. We drink 1/3 to 2/3 cup several times a day after meals. Decoction has has the following properties action.

Expectorant herbs: mix with 20 grams of herb miodunki, bluszczyka kurdybanka herb, yarrow herb and leaves of coltsfoot. Pour two tablespoons of herbs 2 1/2 cups hot water, heated to a boil and simmer gently, covered, 5-10 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes and then strain. We drink small sips 1/2 - 2/3 cup 3-4 times a day between meals when you cough, pharyngitis and chrypce.

Herbs pulmonary should be mixed with 25 g miodunki herb, horsetail, Galeopsis, knotweed, and plantain leaves. Pour one tablespoon of mixture of two cups of cold water, heated to a boil and simmer gently, covered, 15 minutes. Let stand for another 15 minutes and strain. Drink 2-3 times a day for 1/2 cup between meals as an aid in various forms of tuberculosis and reduce the harmful effects of antituberculous chemotherapy. Strictly observe regular use prescribed by a doctor antituberculous specifics.