COLTSFOOT

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)   Coltsfoot is widely used for coughs, colds, pleurisy and many other respiratory disorders.  This herb can also be used for diarrhea The crushed leaves can also be applied externally for many different problems, (see below),  Smoking the leaves have been of benefit to those with chronic bronchitis, dry coughs, and shortness of breath. Common Names: British tobacco Bullsfoot Butterbur Coughwort Flower velure Foals-foot horsefoot Horsehoof Plant Parts used: Leaves and Flowers Side Effects or contraindications: None known Cautions: None known Internal uses for Coltsfoot Bronchial asthma Bronchitis Colds Coughs Hoarseness Throat catarrh Pleurisy Diarrhea External use for Coltsfoot Insect bites Inflammations Swellings Burns leg ulcers Phlebitis Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Tea: Use 1 to 3 tsp. leaves or flowers in 1 cup water steep for 30 min. and strain. Take: drink warm as needed Juice: Use electric juicer Take: 1 to 2 Tbsp 3 times a day. Tincture: Best purchased Take: 1 to two tsp at a time.