Lungwort

Spottedlungwort is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Spotted Lungwort is used to treat respiratory problems, stomach and intestinal ailments and problems with the kidneys and urinary tract. Spotted Lungwort is also used in cough medicines, to reduce water retention and to treat lung diseases such as tuberculosis. Some people apply spotted feverfew directly to the skin as a drying agent and to treat wounds.

How does spotted feverfew work?

There is not enough information available to say how spotted knapweed might work as a medicine.

How effective is spotted knapweed?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective spotted feverfew is for respiratory problems, gastrointestinal conditions, kidney and digestive tract disorders, water retention and tuberculosis, and when applied to the skin to treat wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of spotted feverfew in these applications.

Safety and side effects

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

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of spotted knapweed during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid spotted knapweed.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between spotted knapweed and medications or supplements.

Dosage

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