COLTSFOOT
(Tussilago farfara)
Part used: leaf
Properties: demulcent, emollient, expectorant.
What it affects: lungs, stomach, intestines.
Preparation and amount:
Infusion: steep 30 min. take 6 oz frequently
Tincture: take 1/2- 1 tsp. as needed.
Fluid extract: take 1/2-1 tsp as needed
Powder: take 10-20 #0 capsules (60-120 grains) as needed.
Purposes:
Internally, coltsfoot is a long-used remedy for respiratory problems.Usually use it for coughs, cold hoarsesness, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pleurisy, and throat catarrh.It can also be used for diarrhea and its name tussilago means "cough dispeller", and it is one of the best cough remedies available. For relief of asthma bronchitis and difficulty in breathing, It can be taken as a tea, especially in combination with horehound and marshmallow. As a cough syrup combination, combine coltsfoot with horehound, ginger, and licorice root. Add it to all spasmodic lung problem remedies. It is soothing to the stomach and intestines when there is inflammation and bleeding.
Externally, it speeds the healing of wounds and many skin conditions.It is helpful for bedsores, bites, sting bruises, inflamed bunions, burns, dermatitis, and dry skin. The crushed leaves, or decoction, can be applied externally for insect bites, inflammations general swellings, burns, erysipelas, leg ulcers, and phlebitis. It is good for bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, nosebleeds, psoriasis, scabies, sunburn and skin rashes.
Infusion: steep 30 min. take 6 oz frequently
Tincture: take 1/2- 1 tsp. as needed.
Fluid extract: take 1/2-1 tsp as needed
Powder: take 10-20 #0 capsules (60-120 grains) as needed.
Purposes:
Internally, coltsfoot is a long-used remedy for respiratory problems.Usually use it for coughs, cold hoarsesness, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pleurisy, and throat catarrh.It can also be used for diarrhea and its name tussilago means "cough dispeller", and it is one of the best cough remedies available. For relief of asthma bronchitis and difficulty in breathing, It can be taken as a tea, especially in combination with horehound and marshmallow. As a cough syrup combination, combine coltsfoot with horehound, ginger, and licorice root. Add it to all spasmodic lung problem remedies. It is soothing to the stomach and intestines when there is inflammation and bleeding.
Externally, it speeds the healing of wounds and many skin conditions.It is helpful for bedsores, bites, sting bruises, inflamed bunions, burns, dermatitis, and dry skin. The crushed leaves, or decoction, can be applied externally for insect bites, inflammations general swellings, burns, erysipelas, leg ulcers, and phlebitis. It is good for bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, nosebleeds, psoriasis, scabies, sunburn and skin rashes.
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