The Voynich Botanical Plants
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Folio 47v. Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis). The botanical name Pulmonaria, is derived from Latin for lung. The speckeled, alternate, oval leaves resemble a diseased or ulcerated lung. This plant was therefore used to treat pulmonary infections including tuberculosis, asthma and coughs. It contains toxic components and should be used with care. (B)
(B) Drawings that are similar to illustrations in other herbals