Herb a Day Campaign: Coltsfoot | Tussilago farfara

Herb a day Campaign : Coltsfoot is a part of the daisy family Asteraceae. It’s main action is respiratory. It helps to soothe inflamed respiratory tracts and helps to remove mucus out of this system. It’s has a high percentage of mucilage components so it helps to ease and soothe respiratory problems. This herb has been used for thousands of years for coughs and lung conditions. It helps to calm the brain’s cough mechanism so this reflex is lessened. It is wonderful used as a tea, but can also be taken as a capsule or even used externally as a poultice on the lung area. Another way to use a Coltsfoot poultice is to apply it on insect stings and bites. The mucilage content will also help to soothe these as well. This time of year finds lots of people with respiratory issues and coltsfoot might just be the herb that helps what ails ya. #coltsfoot #alkaline #herbadaycampaign #masterherbalist #healers #teacher #letmeteachyou #irvingtx #greenadvisoryboard #dallasherbalist #nature #cough #mucus #lung #bronchitis #soothing #evolving #whatareyoudoingtomakeyourselfbetter #alkalinefoods #tea #herbalist #herbsman! #herbslinger #sharedknowledge