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Coltsfoot

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Tussilago farfara

Oral Uses

  • Cough RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is a demulcent; contains mucilage; relieves cough. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Sore throat Rating

    Coltsfoot is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes sore throat. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Coltsfoot is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Coltsfoot is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antiasthmatic RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an antiasthmatic; alleviates asthma symptoms. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 10-20 g of coltsfoot daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for not more than one month. Prefer pyrrolizidine-free coltsfoot. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Coltsfoot is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply coltsfoot containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Coltsfoot is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply coltsfoot containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks.

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