Coltsfoot is popular in Europe for treating respiratory problems such as coughs, asthma, whooping cough, catarrh, bronchitis and laryngitis. Combine Coltsfoot with horehound and mullein for irritating coughs.

Other Uses

The dried Coltsfoot leaves are used in herbal tobaccos and to make coltsfoot tea.

Part Used

Leaves

Actions

Expectorant, anti-tussive, anti-spasmodic, demulcent, anti-catarrhal

Contraindications

Pregnancy, lactation and young children.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.