Description
Coltfoot
Tussilago farfara
Coltfoot is popular in Europe for treating respiratory problems such as coughs, asthma, whooping cough, catarrh, bronchitis and laryngitis. Combine Coltfoot with horehound and mullein for irritating coughs.
Other Uses
The dried Coltfoot leaves are used in herbal tobaccos.
Part Used
Leaves
Actions
Expectorant, anti-tussive, anti-spasmodic, demulcent, anti-catarrhal
Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation and young children.
