Herbs
Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara)
| A.K.A.: |
Coughwort, Horsehoof, Caves Foot |
| Part Used: |
Flowers and Leaves |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Anti-Inflammatory, Antitussive, Astringent, Bitter, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Ecpectorant, Mucilant, Pectoral |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, P, and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Lung problems, Mucus/excessive, Whooping Cough |
| Secondary Uses: |
Chills, Colds, Diarrhea, Emphysema, Inflammation, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Swelling, Tracheitis, Turberculosis |
Coltsfoot is a remedy for coughs and other respiratory ailments. It has a calming effect on the throat as well as the brain's cough-activating mechanism. When combined with horehound and marshmallow, it is one of natures great cough remedies.
It contains a high percentage of mucilage and saponinis which have disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effects that ease respiratory problems.
- Sedates the cough reflex and resolves wheezing.
- Leaves are applied topically to relieve insect bites and stings.
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