Dried Coltsfoot Leaves Cut (Tussilago farfara) - 75g

Dried Coltsfoot Leaves Cut have long been used in the treatment of respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.

Sizes: 75g, 500g, 1kg.

USES & BENEFITS

• Very popular for all chest problems
• Can be used in chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating coughs, whooping coughs and asthma and emphysema
• Will ease dry coughs and loosen tight phlem
• Useful levels of zinc and has therefore anti-inflammatory actions
• It has been used to treat cystitis

EXTERNALLY

• Soothes swollen feet
• Can be used as an alternative smoke to lessen dependence on nicotine

HOW TO USE

• As a tea: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of leaves. Stand for 10 min. Strain and drink 3 times a day as hot as possible.
• Tincture: 2-4 ml three times a day.
• For inhalation:1 heaped tablespoon of flowers and leaves, infuse and inhale the steam under a towel. Repeat several times a day.
• Foot bath: 2 handfuls of leaves, infused in warm water. Soak for 20min.

ACTIVE PROPERTIES

• Contains: Flavonoids, mucilage, consisting of polysaccharides based on glucose, galactose, fructose, arabinose, xylose, inulin, pyrrolizidine, alkaloids, including senkirkine and tussilagine, tannins.
• Acts as: Expectorant, antitussive demulcent, antispasmodic, demulcent, anticatarrhal and diuretic.

WARNINGS

• Do not use for longer than 4 6 weeks per year.
• Long term use is not advised.
• Small amounts of certain alkaloids are found that can be dangerous when taken in large quantities.
• Stay within the dosage recommendations.