Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) – Herb
Its home is inhospitable, yet it’s incredibly rich – in vitamins and minerals. Besides zinc and potassium, these yellow flowers contain flavonoids, essential oils, plant mucilage, tannins, and phytosterols. Why do we care? Because they support easy breathing and the immune system. Add coltsfoot tea in your diet – it’s not just tasty, it works wonders.
Ingredients
100 % ColtsfootBrew & Taste
Coltsfoot tea is almost translucent and the aroma is barely noticeable. Similarly, the taste is mild, light, and inoffensive.
Origins
You’ve probably already walked past coltsfoot but passed it without a second thought. It usually grows in inhospitable places – roadsides, field borders, or dry meadows in temperate and subtropical climates. It’s one of the most valuable herbs found in nature. Its tiny, sunny yellow flowers appear in early spring, right when nature is just waking up. What's so special about it? While most flowers grow leaves and only then bloom, coltsfoot grows flowers first and leaves after.
It's a perennial herb that has spread throughout Europe but can also be found in North Africa, North America, and even the Himalayan regions. It thrives near water, in wet meadows, and in small woods. It may look inconspicuous, but its effects are amazing.
The technical name of coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara, has its origins in Latin. The word "tussis" means cough and "ago" indicates an effect, something that soothes the cough. As far back as ancient Rome, it was used as an herbal remedy for respiratory ailments, and it’s still one of the best-known natural remedies for respiratory issues. At one time, coltsfoot leaves were even dried and smoked as an alternative treatment for chronic coughs.
It contains:
- Flavonoids,
- essential oils,
- plant mucilages,
- tannins,
- phytosterols,
- minerals such as zinc and potassium.
You can use the flowers to make traditional herbal tea, for inhalation, for poultices, or as part of a custom tea blend.
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Instructions for preparation
While this product is handled to a food-sanitary standard, it is not labelled as food in the EU. Sold for external use only.
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