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Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot has been a favorite amoung herbal remedies for centuries. Used for asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, and colds, coltsfoot makes a great remedy. It's generic name, Tussilago, comes from the Latin for 'cough,' and coltsfoot does indeed contain compounds proven effective against cough and asthma.

Coltsfoot's expectorant activity stimulates the microscopic hairs that move mucus out of the airways. And, coltsfoot supresses production of platelet-activating factor, a protien that plays a role in triggering bronchospasms.

Coltsfoot is one of the earliest of the spring wildflowers, growing 4 to 20 inches high. The flowerheads, which bloom from as early as February through June, are yellow and dandelionlike. The stalks of the flower have brown-tipped scales, and the large leaves are broadly heart-shaped and toothed. The underside of the leaves have downy white hairs, and become aromatic after the flowers are in bloom.

Soothing Relief from Asthma and Bronchitis

Coltsfoot is an age old herbal remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and asthma. For chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath, and dry cough, try smoking coltsfoot herb.