Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - 75g
Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - 75g
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Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) are traditionally used for respiratory comfort and soothing, especially in cool seasons. The gentle, mucilage-rich leaf is valued in herbal teas and steams to ease dryness and support clear breathing, and it can also be used externally in simple soaks.
♡ Why we love it: Time-honoured leaf for steam bowls and soothing herbal cups. Versatile to use as an infusion, inhalation or simple foot soak, with a calm, earthy taste that blends well with liquorice, peppermint or thyme.
Size: 75g.
Uses
- Traditional herbal tea for coughy, scratchy, dry throat days
- Steam inhalation to moisten airways and help loosen stubborn congestion
- External soaks/foot baths for simple home care
- Blends well with companion herbs (e.g. liquorice root, thyme, peppermint)
Benefits
- Mucilage-rich plant traditionally used as an expectorant and throat soother
- Commonly prepared for bronchial comfort and easing irritation
- Naturally caffeine-free; suitable for warm evening cups
How to use
- Herbal tea (infusion): 1-2 tsp (±2.5 g) leaf in 1 cup freshly boiled water; infuse 10-15 min; strain and sip warm; up to 3 cups per day
- Tincture: 2-4 ml, up to three times daily
- Inhalation: 1 heaped Tbsp in 500 ml boiling water; lean over bowl under a towel and inhale steam as needed
- Foot bath: 2 handfuls infusing in warm water; soak feet for ±20 min
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light. Reseal after use.
Ingredients
Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara)
Country of Origin: Varies by batch.
For your safety
- Contains naturally occurring pyrrolizidine alkaloids; do not use for longer than 3 weeks at a time or more than 6 weeks per year
- Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
- Stay within suggested amounts; prolonged high intake may be harmful to the liver
- If you have a liver condition, are on medication, or preparing this for a child, consult a qualified practitioner first
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.
