Description

Product Information:

Name: Coltsfoot Flower
Scientific name: Tussilago farfara
Family: Asteraceae
Expiration Date: Provided on the package

Description:
Coltsfoot also known as Tussilago farfara is a plant of the genus Groundsel (Senecioneae) of the family Asteraceae, and originates from Europe and parts of Central Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads with seeds and rhizomes, it is often found in colonies of dozens of plants. Its flowers, which on the surface resemble dandelion, have small leaves on their long stalks. Its leaves appear after the flowers have left seeds. The flower heads have yellow petals with an outer row of arms. The plant is about 10-30 cm in height, and its leaves have angular “teeth” between them.

Coltsfoot strong antitussive properties. And it is used by pharmaceutical companies in cough medicines and in filters for smokers. The plant acts as an emollient, antitussive, anti-catarrhal and diuretic. It can be used for chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating cough and whooping cough. Coltsfoot has great antimicrobial effects, while at the same time it is a first-class expectorant. It helps treat cystitis and urinary tract infections and also helps heal wounds, purulent ulcers and joint pain.
Its healing parts are its flowers, but also its leaves.

Making tea: Put one teaspoon of the dried flowers in a cup of boiling water and leave it for 10 minutes before serving.
Drink up to 2 times a day.

Remember: Herbs are not a substitute for medicine. For their best and safe use it is better to consult your doctor.