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Description
The bitter, sweet leaves and flowers of coltsfoot are used medicinally for their antitussive, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Cotsfoot contains about 8% mucilage, including various polysaccharoids based on glucose, galactose, fructose, arabinose and xylose; inulin; flavonoids, rutin, hyperoside and isoquercetin; and finally tannin. It is most often used for lung complaints and coughs.
Coltsfoot is a traditional herb used for coughs and irritating upper-respiratory problems by people throughout the world including Europe and China. It is specific for all chronic cases of emphysema and silicosis, both exhibiting signs of persistent cough. Since these problems are often heightened upon first awakening in the morning, it is a good idea to have coltsfoot tea prepared and stored in a thermos the night before.
Coltsfoot does contain extremely small traces of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which have been found to cause liver toxicity and cancer. However, the amount is extremely small and it is likely that other beneficial properties of the herb counter any potential liver cancer effects. The amount found in the dried plant is minuscule enough (0.00-0.015%) to be disregarded as any potential threat to health. Nevertheless, its use has been banned in West Germany. In any case, it would be wise not to use this herb during pregnancy as these alkaloids seem to have a particularly harmful effect on the liver of fetuses and newborn infants.
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Directions
Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
Excessive use may cause hypertension.
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