Coltsfoot | Tussilago farfara

Coltsfoot commonly known as Tussilago farfara is a low growing perennial herb that has fleshy and woolly leaves. It is commonly found in England in the sides of railway banks, in wet ground, on poor stiff soils and in waste places. This plant is inherent to Europe but also could be found in Canada and United States in sandy places. Coltsfoot has become an inherent part of folk medicine in China for the centuries. Coltsfoot belongs to the daisy family Asteraceae that possess a yellow to golden flower which could be found in spring. When the flower blooms in spring, it resembles common dandelion. The leaves of hoof shaped emerge after the stem dies. The seeds are used to stuff pillows and mattresses.

Treats:

• Asthma
• Coughs
• Pulmonary Disorders
• Whooping Cough
• Headache
• Giddiness
• Nasal Congestion
• Silicosis
• Emphysema
• Laryngitis
• Bronchitis
• Influenza
• Pertussis

Common Names

British Tobacco, Butterbur, Bullsfoot, Coughwort, Foal’s-Foot, Rower Velure, Horse-Foot, Hallfoot, Horsehoof, Ass’s Foot, Fieldhove, Foalswort and Donnhove