Coltsfoot

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Overview

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is from the Daisy (Compositae) family and a prolific herb with creeping roots.

 

Parts Used

 Flowers

 Leaves

 

Health Benefits of Coltsfoot

Metabolism

 Components of Coltsfoot compete with Cholesterol for absorption in the Small Intestine, which may reduce the absorption of dietary Cholesterol. 

 

Respiratory System

 Coltsfoot may alleviate Coughs (it may increase the activity of the Cilia of the Respiratory Tract - this acitivity may help to expel Mucous).  [1]

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