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Indian lungwort

Indian lungwort, also known as malbar nut and vasiva, is a plant whose leaves are used to make medicine. Indian lungwort is used to clear blocked airways, open the bronchial tubes and treat spasms.

How does Indian lungwort work?

There is not enough information available to say how Indian Lungwort might work as a medicine.

How effective is Indian Lungwort?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Indian Lungwort for congested airways, breathing problems and spasms. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Indian Lungwort in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Indian Lungwort is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Indian Lungwort is not safe to use during pregnancy. It is also best to avoid using Indian lungwort while breastfeeding, as its effects on breastfed babies are not yet fully known.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Indian Lungwort and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Indian Lungwort depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Indian Lungwort. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.