Lungwort Lichen (Sticta Pulmonaria)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Lungwort Lichen Herb (Sticta Pulmonaria) HERB COMMON NAME :  Lungwort Lichen HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Sticta Pulmonaria OTHER NAMES :  Lung Moss, Tree Lungwort, Oak Lung FAMILY :  Boraginaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Air Planet: Jupiter Day: Sunday Direction: East Zodiac Sign: Gemini Chakra: 4th Heart Chakra (Anahata) Energy: Yin Gender: Feminine Animal: Beaver, Crocodile, Whale, Scorpion, Sloth Sabbat or Holiday: Deity or God / Goddess Association: Enlil, Aether, Isis   Parts Used:  Lichen / Leaves Description:  Lungwort is a type of lichen that grows on trees. Although the species is generally rigorous, its survival is challenged by a sensitivity to environmental pollution and acid rain, not to mention the obviously adverse impact of deforestation. This is why lungwort lichen is abundant in old growth forests, although it does occur less prolifically in coastal areas and moist woodlands throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Lungwort herb is used to make infusions, tinctures and extracts. It is anti-inflammatory and soothing, and is used to help diseases of the lungs. It is believed to help coughs, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Historical Uses:  emollient, expectorant, anti-hemorrhagic, astringent, bronchitis, respiratory infection, pneumonia, SARS, cough, cold, influenza, flu, congested lungs, congestion, asthma, breathing problems, lung disease, tuberculosis Mystical Attributes:  Lungwort is used for protection when traveling by air. Lungwort can be used in spells for calling and controlling wind. Pulmonaria leaves are used in sympathetic magic to represent diseased lungs. Mystical Intentions:  protection while travelling, protection from illness, calling wind, controlling wind, weather magic, health and healing spells Other Uses: Lungwort lichen is used in beer brewing, tanning leather and to produce an orange dye.   Taste & Smell:  Lungwort has a sappy, warm, cinnamon-like scent. The taste of the tea is bitter, so sweeteners are often used. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Lungwort lichen is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Lungwort is a large, bright green, leaf-like lichen that grows on tree bark and mossy rocks. It grows as a leaf-like thallus, meaning a plant body without differentiation between leaf and stem, and lacking true roots and a vascular system. The lichen is green, leathery, and on its upper surface is lobed with a pattern of ridged depressions. When the lichen is moist, it appears bright green but when dry it becomes brownish and papery. This lichen often has fine layers of hairs on its lower surface. The thallus is typically 5–15 cm in diameter, with individual lobes 1–3 cm wide and up to 7 cm long. Lungwort is found in shady woods and thickets, humid forested areas with both conifers and hardwood trees. Lungwort’s main method of reproducing is by granule-like masses of fungi and algae (called soredia) that form on the top surface of this lichen. These soredia break off and land on suitable surfaces, where they can grow into new lungwort lichens. On occasion, lungwort will have spore-producing structures called apothecia that spread fungal spores. When combined with algae, these spores can grow into lungwort lichens. Lungwort lichen requires 5-30 years to grow and is only found in very ancient forests. In order to maintain the population, responsible harvesters must take care that during collection the whole plant is not removed. The upper tissue edge must remain on the trunk since from this remaining 20 percent of tissue the lungwort will be able to regenerate. Lungwort lichen is considered to be rare or threatened in many parts of the world. Store dried lungwort lichen in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Constituents: Allantoin Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) Tannins Mucilage Saponins     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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