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Common name: |
Coltsfoot |
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Family: |
Compositae |
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Parts used: |
Leaf and flowers |
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Chemistry: |
Rich in flavonoids–rutin, hyperoside and isoquercetin, triterpenoid saponins. Rich in mucilage–8% made from polysaccharides. Phytosterols. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Tannins, bitter glycoside, vitamins–the leaves are rich in vit. C, zinc,inulin. |
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Main actions: |
anti-tussive |
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Other Actions: |
expectorant, anti-catarrhal, astringent, nutritive, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent. |
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Dosage: |
tincture 0.5-2ml TDS (Recommended for external use only due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. ) |
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Safety: |
Not in pregnancy, breast feeding due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Use for short periods only |