Sticta pulmonaria
(Lungwort)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Anodyne to thoracic pain
• Antirheumatic
• Antitussive
• Expectorant

Clinical Indications:

• Bronchitis
• Headaches that accompany hayfever and colds
• Irritative cough
• Muscle aching of influenza
• Muscle aching of URI
• Pulmonary inflammations

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Iron
• Silicic acid
• Tannin
• Vitamin C

Toxicity:

• None known

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