Coltsfoot

Overview

Dry cough

Latin name : Tussilago farfara

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Feuilles, fleurs

Preparation Forms

tisane, sirop, extrait fluide

Active Compounds

mucilages, flavonoides, alcaloides pyrrolizidiniques

Therapeutic Properties

• Antitussive
• Expectorant
• Emollient

Recommended Dosage

2-4g leaves as tea 2-3x/day (max 4 weeks/year)

Contraindications

• Prolonged use
• Pregnancy

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended