Pinging the list to info about Coltsfoot, a fantastic herb for lung function. Freepmail to get on/off this list.
Coltsfoot
Latin name: Tussilago farfara
Properties: relaxing expectorant, antispasmodic, demulcent, diuretic
Indications: coughs, whooping coughs, bronchitis, sore throat, low lung energy, asthma, sinus infections, chronic emphysema
Coltsfoot is an expectorant and lung tonic. Its Latin name means “cough dispeller”. It has been used for a wide vareity respiratory complaints with great success [including yours truly several decades ago]. It has proven useful in the treatment of conditions kuje common cough, whooping cough, bronchitis, and even emphysema. It helps to dilate the bronchials and dispels phlegm, and can be used with other herbs.
For respiratory conditions characterized by yellowish or green sputum and sore throat, it combines well with mullein, horehoud, licorice and echinacea.
Coltsfoot helps to make a cough productive and relieves wheezy type of asthma as well as the type of asthma with profuse bronchial congestion. To strengthen the lungs it combines well with comfrey, elecampane and pippali.
Years ago when I had a cough that would NOT stop, I made a very strong tea of coltsfoot and in one day drank about 5 cups, hot. Next day, all better. I used loose leaves, put in a good sized pot with cold water, covered, brought to a simmer for about 1/2 hour (?) and then used it.
Thank you for that information :-)
Great info.
Thanx. A lot
Mark!
Mark for future reference.
Thank you, now it’s time to start gathering good herbs locally.
I see links too which I will also be reading. Your help is a tremendous help for me.
Hi LJ
Wondering if this would be helpful for folk with COPD?