Coltsfoot Leaf tea (Tussilago farfara L.)

Coltsfoot Leaf tea (Tussilago farfara L.) also known as  Coughwort, Horsefoot, Bullsfoot, Farfara, Ass’s Foot, Fieldhove, Foalsfoot, British Tobacco, Kuan Dong Hua, Podbial is spicy, acrid, and warm taste herb and it has long history of traditional use.  The name of the plant, “Farfarus,” is an ancient name for the White Poplar, as the leaves of the coltsfoot are somewhat similar. The name “Tussilago” means “cough dispeller.” The common name, “coltsfoot” is said to derive from the leaves being horseshoe or hoof shaped.

The British Herb Tobacco, uses coltsfoot as a main ingredient, along with such other herbs as eyebright, betony, buckbean, rosemary, thyme, lavender and chamomile flowers to relieve asthma and difficulty breathing in bad cases of bronchitis. This is an herbal “tobacco” and not a nicotine tobacco, making it a remedy and not injurious to one’s health. Cornish tin miners regularly smoked coltsfoot to guard against lung diseases.

In Paris, the flower was a symbol painted on the signs of shops indicating they were an apothecary and a place to buy herbs and remedies.

In Northern England the leaves were used to tell the future. By peeling away the soft grey tissue hairs on the new leaves, it was said that the now shiny leaf would act as a mirror or window that with the right incantation could show you your future, or future spouse.

Suggested Use: It can be used for herbal tea 1-2 teaspoon to cup of boiling water, step for 10-20 minutes, strain and drink. Coltsfoot Leaf has also other uses, research beneficial uses of this herb or consult an Herbalist as to how this product can benefit you.

Contraindications:Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindicated with liver disease. Not recommended for prolonged use.

Typical Ingredients: 100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, dried Coltsfoot Leaf.

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability: Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Wild grown/Organic Cultivated/Eco cultivated/Cultivated: Wild grown

Country of origin: Poland

Packaging: All products are hand packed in resalable paper bags to ensure maximum freshness

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