Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Good Morning! Horehound herb (Marrubium Vulgare) Horehound consists of the fresh or dried, above-ground parts of Marrubium vulgare as well as their preparations in effective dosage. Horehound is used as expectorants and tonics. It may be considered one of the most popular pectoral remedies, being given with benefit for chronic cough, asthma, and some cases of consumption. It is indicated for acute bronchitis, non-productive coughs and catarrh of the respiratory tract as well as for lack of appetite and dyspepsia, such as bloating and flatulence. Horehound is a stimulating expectorant and tonic, and is adapted to both acute and chronic irritation of the larynx and bronchial tract, and gives added power to respiration. Horehound is a common expectorant component of European–made herbal cough remedies, such as Ricola® lozenges, that are sold in the United States. For children's coughs and croup, it is given to in the form of syrup, and is a most useful medicine for children, not only for coughs, but as a tonic and a corrective for the stomach. The tea is used internally and externally for eczema and shingles. Its sedative action works in small amounts to control rapid heartbeats. A hot infusion helps to break fevers and treats malaria when quinine is ineffective. It helps heal skin lesions. The Navajo tribe gave mothers a root decoction before and after childbirth. Horehound's woolly leaves were once used to clean milk pails, and the dried flower remains floated on oil as candle wicks. Dosage: 2 tsp. per cup of leaves. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups per day. For cough syrup 1 quart horehound leaves to 6 cups of water. Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Thanks so much for shareing the info about Horehound. I grow Horehound & use it to make cough drops, they are wonderful ! Thanks again, Tif , " yogiguruji " <yogiguruji@a...> wrote: > > > Good Morning! > > Horehound herb (Marrubium Vulgare) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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