Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - 75g
Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - 75g
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INCI: Tussilago farfara
Dried Coltsfoot Leaves Cut have long been used in the treatment of respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.
Size: 75g.
This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.
Also available in large pack sizes.
Coltsfoot leaves uses
- A popular natural solution for all kinds of chest problems
- Can be used to assist in the treatment of chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating coughs, whooping coughs and asthma and emphysema
- Will ease dry coughs, soothe sore throats and loosen tight phlegm
- Used to help treat cystitis
- When used externally it reduces swelling in feet
- Can be inhaled as an alternative to nicotine to help lessen dependence
Benefits of coltsfoot leaves
- 100% Natural
- Food Grade
- Vegan Friendly
- Contains high levels of zinc
- Anti-inflammatory
- Expectorant
- Antitussive
- Contains: Flavonoids, mucilage, consisting of polysaccharides based on glucose, galactose, fructose, arabinose, xylose, inulin, pyrrolizidine, alkaloids, including senkirkine and tussilaginea, tannins
How to use coltsfoot leaves
- Herbal Tea (infusion): Place 1-2 teaspoons (2.5g) of leaves into a cup of boiling water. Let stand for 10-15 mins. Strain and drink as hot as possible. Up to 3 cups a day
- Tincture: 2-4 ml three times a day.
- For inhalation: Place 1 heaped tablespoon in 500ml of boiling water. Allow to infuse and inhale the steam under a towel. Repeat several times a day as needed.
- Foot bath: 2 handfuls of leaves, infused in warm water. Soak feet for 20 min.
For your safety
- Do not use for longer than 3 weeks at a time or more than 6 weeks per year
- Small amounts of certain alkaloids within are found that can be dangerous when taken in large quantities. Stay within the dosage recommendations
- Do not use during pregnancy
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
