Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - Bulk
Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) Dried - Bulk
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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.
Sizes: 500g or 1kg.
This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.
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 phlem
- 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 tussilagine, 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.
Coltsfoot leaves warnings
- 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
