Coltsfoot - leaf - 1000g (1kg)
Product characteristics
Contents: dried leaf
Country of origin: UE
Classification: Tussilago farfara
Weight: 1000g (1kg)
Preparation proposal:
Place two teaspoons of the herb into 250 ml of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes.
Description
COLTSFOOT - dried leaf - 1000g (1kg)
Plant description A species of plant in the Asteraceae family, native areas of its occurrence include Europe, a large part of Asia as well as Algeria and Morocco. It also spread outside these areas (including to North America). |
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Properties - coltsfoot leaf contains acid mucus, tannins, flavonoids, zinc rich mineral salts, bitterness and some essential oil - it is mainly used in inflammation and catarrh of the airways, mouth and larynx - exerts a shielding and astringent effect - triggers an expectorant reflex through the action of swelling and dilution of retained secretion and stimulation of ciliary epithelial movements - facilitates expectoration by lowering the tension of the smooth muscles of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi |