College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Lungwort Lichen Thallus Herbal Whole (Lobaria pulmonaria)

Breaks up mucus, moistens yet suppresses a dry cough, relaxes the lungs, and eases lung muscular pain.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Lungwort was the major remedy for whooping cough and croup. It was traditionally decocted in milk to prepare a thick cough drink (Holmes - The Energetics of Western Herbs, p760).

Metabolic Nature of Lungwort Lichen Thallus

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Lungwort Lichen Thallus
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Lungwort Lichen Thallus

  • Honey

    Honey has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Antimicrobial, Mucolytic, Antitussive

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Mucolytic, Decongestant, Demulcent

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  • Chickweed

    Chickweed has these Actions in Common

    Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

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  • Rose Petals

    Rose Petals has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Demulcent

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Sorghum Flour

    Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Decongestant, Antimicrobial

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Lungwort Lichen Thallus

  • Plantain Leaf

    Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antitussive, Decongestant

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antitussive, Decongestant

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  • Vasaka / Vasa

    Vasaka / Vasa has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Decongestant, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Demulcent, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive

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  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antitussive, Demulcent, Mucolytic

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antitussive, Demulcent, Mucolytic

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  • Humidifier

    Humidifier has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Decongestant, Demulcent, Mucolytic

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  • Chest Rub with Essential Oils

    Chest Rub with Essential Oils has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Decongestant, Mucolytic

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Lungwort Lichen Thallus may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Lungwort Lichen Thallus may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Lungwort Lichen Thallus. Please see your health care provider for more information.
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