Perennial rhizomatous variable plant with lung-shaped leaves containing white spots; the flowers have a bell-shaped calyx and a funnel-shaped corolla with 5 petals each; fruits are nutlets.
Herb Effects
Healing, antiinflammatory and expectorant; astringent, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, mildly expectorant and resolvent (leaves and flowering shoots)
In the treatment of chest conditions, being of particular benefit in cases of chronic bronchitis, to treat asthma; externally to stop bleeding (leaves)
Health Remedies 
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