Coltsfoot
© Martin Wall
Parts Used & Where Grown
The flowers, leaves, and roots of coltsfoot have been used as herbal medicines. However, the roots are generally avoided now. Coltsfoot originates in Eurasia and North Africa, and now also grows throughout damp areas of North America.
Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)
Coltsfoot historically has been used by herbalists to alleviate coughs due to all manner of conditions. It was considered particularly useful for people with chronic coughs, such as those due to emphysema or silicosis.1 Coltsfoot leaf was originally approved for the treatment of sore throats in the German Commission E monograph2 but has since been banned in Germany for internal use.3
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