Condition
Treatment Support
antitussive, expectorant
Application
tincture, tea
Coltsfoot
(Tussilago farfara)
Botanical Information
A plant from the Aster family with long petioled kidney-shaped scalloped leaves and light yellow ray flowers.
Working with Coltsfoot
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Coltsfoot is a water-loving plant that grows naturally in Europe, but is a garden favorite worldwide. It has been used for centuries, both in folk medicine and modern herbal practice, to help alleviate the symptoms of cough catarrh and upper respiratory tract congestion during a flu or cold, whooping cough, laryngitis, bronchitis, or asthma. It has expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Not for long-term use. The herb contains small amounts of alkaloids that have a potential for toxicity but are considered safe by herbalists when used for short periods of time (up to 2 weeks several times a
Conditions treated with Coltsfoot
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
antitussive, expectorant
Application
tincture, tea
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
