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Herbs & Supplements
Lungmoss
Scientific Name: Lobaria pulmonaria
Other Names: Oak Lungs
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Uses
Note: Lobaria pulmonaria is sometimes called "lungwort"; a name more often used for a completely different herbal product made from a plant called Lobaria officinalis. These two products have different uses; they should not be confused.
Traditionally, Lobaria pulmonaria has been used to treat respiratory conditions ranging from minor coughs to tuberculosis. Chemicals in Lobaria pulmonaria may have a soothing effect on irritated lung tissue when Lobaria pulmonaria is taken orally. It is also thought to be mildly effective for thinning mucus and promoting mucus discharge from the nose and lungs. Additionally, Lobaria pulmonaria may have some antibiotic properties. All of these effects may make it useful for treating conditions of the respiratory tract, but more effective prescription and non-prescription products are available currently.
In one animal study, Lobaria pulmonaria showed slight anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation is a response to irritation, injury, or infection. It usually includes pain, redness, and swelling in the area of the damage and it can occur within body tissues as well as on the surface of the skin. In the same study, Lobaria pulmonaria may have had moderate ability to prevent stomach ulcers caused by a pain-relieving drug. Much more research is needed to prove or disprove these effects.
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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.
This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.
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