Naming |
| Botanical Name: |
Tussilago farfara
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| Common Names: |
coltsfoot; Cough Wort; Horse Hoof
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| Comments: |
Used at Dawn by Shaman of Grease & Asia minor.
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Taxonomy |
| Kingdom |
Viridiplantae |
Phylum |
Streptophyta |
| Class |
Magnoliopsida |
Order |
Asterales |
| Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Tussilago |
| Species |
farfara |
NCBI Tax ID |
118778
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| Organism |
Tussilago farfara
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Characteristics |
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| Image: |
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Distribution |
| Distribution: |
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| Cultivation: |
Sister Plants
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Medical |
| Therapeutic Action: |
Soothing Expectorant.
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| Constituents: |
Sulphur; Tannin's, Parts Used Leaves
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| Solvents: |
Water
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| Dosage: |
infusion 2-6 ounces, sipped slowly. Decoction fluid extract oil powder 60 grain Tincture Frequent teaspoon full Syrup #2 Frequent Teaspoon
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| Administration: |
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| Formulas: |
=% Formula #16 chBronchitisURL: healing and soothing
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| Chinese: |
Contra-Indications can irritate the Liver when used excessively.
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Pollination and Pollinators |
| Apis: |
No
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| Pollen: |
No
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| Nectar: |
No
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Other |
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