92 NAT. ORDER. ASPERIFOLI^E. 



the corolla ; leaves ovate-oblong, half stem-clasping, and clothed with 

 downy tonientum; radical ones oblong-lanceolate ; peduncles shorter 

 than the floral leaves. The recesses between the lobes of the corolla 

 are wider than in Pulmonaria ujjlcinuiis. Color of the flower, the 

 same as in the two preceding. This is an intermediate plant be- 

 tween Pulmonaria officinalis and Pulmonaria angustifolia, covered 

 all over with soft hairs. 



Propagatvni and Culture. All the species of Pulmonaria are 

 very pretty plants when in blossom ; and being early flowers, they 

 are rather desirable for borders. They are of the most easy culture, 

 and will grow in any common garden soil, and are readily increased 

 by division. Most of the species grow well under the di-ip of trees, 

 and all do best in a shady situation. The seeds should be sown in 

 the spring, in a bed or border, raking them in. They soon come up 

 and should be transplanted late in summer. 



Medical Properties and Uses. The leaves of this plant have been 

 highly esteemed by some, as a pectoral and demulcent, and have 

 been employed in catarrh, hcemoptysis, consumption, and other aflfec- 

 tions of the chest ; but at present is seldom admiuistcred unless in 

 comiexiou with other remedies. A sirup has been prepared of the 

 following articles, which has proved highly serviceable in the treat- 

 ment of pidmonary aflfections, and coughs of long standing. Take of 

 Aralia nudicaulis, Spikenard root, Marruhium vulgarc, Horehound, 

 Inula Iielenium, Elecampane, Symphytum offincinale, Comfroy, Pul- 

 monaria officinalis, Lungwort, each one poiuid, add a suitable quan- 

 tity of water ; boU, and pour off the infusion repeatedly, until the 

 strength is all extracted ; then strain and reduce the whole of the 

 liquid down to about six quarts, after this add white sugar six 

 pomids, and good honey tliree pomids ; clarify it with the whites of 

 eggs. Let it stand for twenty-four hours, that it may settle ; add 

 one quart good French brandy, and bottle it for use. Dose, — half a 

 wine-glassfull, three or four times a day 



