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Oak Lungs
Scientific Name: Lobaria pulmonaria
Other Names: Lungmoss

References

Adler M. Efficacy and safety of a fixed-combination homeopathic therapy for sinusitis. Advances in Therapeutics. 1999;16(2):103-111.

Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products. The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products. Veterinary Medicines Evaluation Unit. Lobaria pulmonaria. Summary report. August 1999. Available at:http://www.emea.eu.int/pdfs/vet/mrls/067299en.pdf. Accessed December 13, 2002.

Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C, eds. PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc;2000.

Haughton C. Sticta pulmonaria (Hook). No date given. Available at: http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/lungwort.htm. Accessed: December 13, 2002.

Jellin JM, Gregory P, Batz F, Hitchens K, et al, eds. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 3rd Edition. Stockton CA: Therapeutic Research Facility, 2000.

Scheidegger C, Walser JC, Werth S. et al. Regional population differentiation in Lobaria pulmonaria and its implication for conservation strategies. Presented at The 5th IAL Symposium. Lichens in Focus. Tartu, Estonia. August 16-21, 2004.

Suleyman H, Odabasoglu F, Aslan A, et al. Anti-inflammatory and antiulcerogenic effects of the aqueous extract of Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(6-7):552-557.

Last Revised October 12, 2007

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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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