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Horehound is a 0.30 - 1 m weed with a short, branched stem. The leaves are petioled with wrinkled undersides and the flowers are small and white. Horehound is found in western, central and northern Europe. The entire plant is employed for medicinal purposes.
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Horehound Historical Use
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Horehound has been in use since thousands of years. The Romans employed it in combination as an antidote for poison and to treat respiratory Subjective feelings. Early Europeans and North American tribes also employed Horehound for the latter purpose.
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Horehound Remedy For
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- Advanced leukemia.
- Problem due to narrowing of air passage.
- Chronic hepatitis.
- Colds.
- Coughs.
- Croup.
- Hysteria.
- Malaria.
- Phlegm.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Respiratory problems.
- Sore throats.
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Horehound Active Constituents
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Caffeic and ferulic acid derivatives (chlorogenic acid), diterpenes, marrubiin
(7-acetoxymarrubiin), volatile oil, tannin.
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Horehound Typical Dosage
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Boil 1 teaspoon of leaves and flowering tops in 1 cup water. Drink when cold; 1 teaspoon at a time, 1 cup per day.
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Horehound Side Effects
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There are no known side effects of Horehound. However, it’s effect on pregnant and lactating women is unknown and should thus be avoided by them.
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