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	Coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot, the dried leaves and/or flower heads of Tussilago farfara L., is one of those plants whose botanical name reflects its medicinal application.
		Coltsfoot is used as a specific treatment for spasmodic coughs.
		Coltsfoot is combined with other herbs as a tobacco in herbal cigarettes to relieve the spasm in asthma and bronchitis.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_coltsfoot.htm (1124 words)

	Coltsfoot USD1926 Picture Monograph
		Coltsfoot is the dried leaf of Tussilago Farfara Linne (Fam.
		Coltsfoot grows abundantly throughout England, especially along the sides of railway banks and in waste places, on poor stiff soils, growing as well in wet ground as in dry situations.
		Pliny recommends the dried leaves and roots of Coltsfoot to be burnt, and the smoke drawn into the mouth through a reed and swallowed, as a remedy for an obstinate cough, the patient sipping a little wine between each inhalation.
	www.herbdatanz.com /coltsfoot_usd1926_picture_monograph.htm (1409 words)

	Coltsfoot Herb
		Coltsfoot was the choice of remedial plants by early herbalists for respiratory difficulties and was either given as a tea or prepared as smoke.
		While coltsfoot is only a weak topical sensitizer in guinea pigs, other members of the family are strong sensitizers (blessed thistle, dwarf sunflower), and cross-sensitivity may exist.
		Coltsfoot has been classified by the FDA as an herb of "undefined safety."However although the pyrrolizidine alkaloids of coltsfoot are hepatotoxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic, there is little danger of acute poisoning when it is used as prescribed.
	www.natural-medicinal-herbs.com /herbs/coltsfoot.htm (1028 words)

	ODA Plant Division, Noxious Weed Control coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot is a native of Europe and Asia.
		Coltsfoot gets its specific name from the old name for the White Poplar, Farfarus, since the leaves of this herb have a similar appearance.
		Coltsfoot was the choice of remedial plants by early herbalists for respiratory difficulties.
	www.oregon.gov /ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/profile_coltsfoot.shtml (275 words)

	The Apothecary: Coltsfoot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		One unusual attribute of coltsfoot is that the flowers bloom long before the leaves are ever seen; this is usually the exact opposite in most plants.
		The name coltsfoot is derived from its leaves which are said to resemble a horse's hoof in shape.
		Coltsfoot will loosen phlegm so that it can be eliminated by coughing and gotten out of your system; a cough suppressant prevents you from coughing up the phlegm that you need to expel.
	darkmoonpsychic.com /Articles/apothecary_coltsfoot.htm (432 words)

	Coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot's expectorant activity stimulates the microscopic hairs that move mucus out of the airways.
		Coltsfoot is one of the earliest of the spring wildflowers, growing 4 to 20 inches high.
		Coltsfoot is an age old herbal remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and asthma.
	www.pikeherb.com /coltsfoot.htm (208 words)

	Coltsfoot
		Both of the sweet coltsfoot varieties are found in the Canadian Rockies and hybrids are widespread.
		Dried coltsfoot is used to make medicinal teas to relieve coughing and pain between the ribs in chest colds, whooping cough, asthma and viral pneumonia.
		Many coltsfoot extracts are used to lessen spasms and cramps in the stomach, gall bladder and colon.
	medplant.nmsu.edu /diseases/asthma/asthma_COLTS.htm (275 words)

	Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) - Wild Flowers of Sleepy Hollow Lake - An All Creatures Photo Gallery - creation, earth, ...
		(Coltsfoot - 03) The coltsfoot is a native of Europe, which was imported to the United States to treat coughs (tussis is Latin for cough).
		(Coltsfoot - 15) We have also observed that after the first growth of coltsfoot have begun to go to seed, a second growth of coltsfoot flowers appear which are shorter and smaller than the first growth.
		(Coltsfoot - 17a) One of the interesting features of the coltsfoot are the reddish colored scales that grow on the stem and the reddish colored sepals that surround the yellow ray flowers.
	www.all-creatures.org /picb/wfshl-coltsfoot.html (1529 words)

	Coltsfoot Information - Treat Resiratory Problems with Coltsfoot Herb
		As early as the first century, coltsfoot was recommneded for dry coughs and for breathing problems by the Greek doctor Dioscorides.
		Coltsfoot is used to treat respiratory problems such as coughing and asthma.
		Coltsfoot should not be taken for more than 3 or 4 weeks at a time.
	www.herbco.com /bulk_herbs/Coltsfoot.php (281 words)

	Coltsfoot Herbal Supplements from Herbal Extracts Plus
		Coltsfoot has been used for thousands of years almost exclusively for the relief of asthma, bronchitis, dry coughs, whooping cough, laryngitis, sore throat and other respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
		Coltsfoot is a hardy, perennial that is native to Europe and introduced to North America, where it grows wild as an invasive weed (it is even banned in some states) in waste places and on roadsides.
		Coltsfoot is so-named, because many people thought the plant's leaf was shaped like a colt's hoof.
	www.herbalextractsplus.com /coltsfoot.cfm (803 words)

	Coltsfoot Herb Profile
		In fact, many herbal practitioners recommend preparing a thermos of coltsfoot tea before bed so that it is ready to be taken first thing in the morning when the coughs due to chronic lung problems are at their worst.
		Coltsfoot is one of the most widely used herbs for the treatment of coughs and other lung complaints, and is the basis for many of the herbal cough preparations sold in Europe.
		Coltsfoot should not be used by pregnant women, as it may be an abortifacient, and the alkaloids seem to have a particularly harmful effect on the liver of the developing infant.
	www.mountainroseherbs.com /learn/coltsfoot.php (380 words)

	LandSaga: Coltsfoot Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The invasion of coltsfoot in the park was examined to determine which resource changes accompanying disturbance enabled population expansion.
		Disturbances favouring coltsfoot were characterized by a pH of 6.8-8.3, high light intensity, increased bare ground, absence of duff cover and moist, gravelly substrates.
		Coltsfoot is subject to grazing by other species, indicating its success in GMNP is not entirely a function of its escape from Old World predators, as is often thought to be the case for other invasives.
	www.sentex.net /~landsaga/Coltsfoot.html (504 words)

	PagaNet News: Urban Herbalist
		The texture of coltsfoot's hairy leaves and stems are a signature for the hairs of the mucosa.
		Coltsfoot is one of the best cough remedies and for immediate, (though temporary) relief, it may be smoked.
		Coltsfoot's gender is considered feminine, its planet is Venus, its element is water, and its powers center around love and producing visions.
	www.paganet.org /pnn/v05/i6/urban_herbalist.php (473 words)

	Coltsfoot
		At one time, this herb was referred to as Filius ante patrem (meaning "the son before the father") due to the emergence of the the star-shaped yellow flowers that whither and dye before the green leaves appear.
		Of coltsfoot, Culpepper wrote, "The fresh leaves, or juice, or syrup thereof, is good for a bad dry cough, or wheezing and shortness of breath.
		The dry leaves are best for those who have their rheums and distillations upon their lungs causing a cough: for which also the dried leaves taken as tobacco, or the root is very good.
	herbalmusings.com /coltsfoot.htm (385 words)

	Clarins \| Research \| Our Herbal Ingredients \| Coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot is one of the first flowers to show "the tip of its nose", as it comes out in February.
		Early in the 18th century, doctors often prescribed Coltsfoot leaves to treat asthma and head colds.
		Later on, in the 19th century, Coltsfoot was utilized to relieve rashes and ringworm.
	uk.clarins.net /main.cfm?PlanteID=298 (77 words)

	Coltsfoot
		Tea of coltsfoot leaf or flower is made by steeping 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 grams) in 1 cup (250 ml) hot water for ten to twenty minutes.
		Coltsfoot should not be taken during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
		Coltsfoot should be differentiated from the plant called western coltsfoot (Petastites frigidus), because western coltsfoot can contain higher amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/2072005.html (740 words)

	Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) - Herbs, Herbs A-Z, Herbs Listings, Herbs Resource, Herbs Information . . .
		Coltsfoot is rich in Vitamins A, C, B an P and contains the minerals calcium, potassium and zinc.
		Coltsfoot is a popular herb in the treatment of coughs and respiratory conditions because the its properties are mainly an expectorant and soothe the mucous membranes.
		Coltsfoot is often used with Horehound and Marshmallow and is one of the best known cough remedies and is often used as a tea.
	www.drstandley.com /herbs_coltsfoot.shtml (266 words)

	Colonizing Coltsfoot
		And, as often as not, thrusting up through the dead leaves around their ankles would be the round yellow blooms of coltsfoot.
		So prolific is coltsfoot that Sir John Hill advised we "stop a moment and adore the goodness of divine Providence which makes the best things the most common.
		Coltsfoot was once so popular in Europe as a medicinal treatment for coughs and lung problems, such as asthma and bronchitis, that French pharmacists painted its flowers on their doorposts.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/5710/114315 (423 words)

	Coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot is an effective remedy for bronchitis, cough, and sore throat; but because it contains alkaloids that can damage the liver and cause cancer, its use is not recommended.
		Coltsfoot leaf has received official recognition as an effective medication for throat irritation.
		Coltsfoot works by coating the mucous membranes with a thick protective layer that fends off chemical and physical irritants.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/100830.shtml (214 words)

	Coltsfoot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Coltsfoot is a perennial plant found in the U.S., Europe, and the East Indies in wet areas such as streambanks, in pastures, and on ridges or embankments, preferring loamy and limestone soils.
		Coltsfoot is best propagated from root cuttings planted in spring or fall.
		Coltsfoot contains a low content of the pyrrolizidine alkaloid senkirkine which may damage the liver.
	www.indianspringherbs.com /Coltsfoot.htm (410 words)

	Coltsfoot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Coltsfoot, one of the earliest of spring flowers, has blooms, which resemble dandelions except for the knobby stem.
		But they are not dandelions; they are coltsfoot.
		You say, "What is that?" Well the botanical name of coltsfoot is "Tussilago Farfara." This name is derived from Latin "tussis" meaning cough.
	home.earthlink.net /~mlgclub/Coltsfoot.htm (295 words)

	AllRefer.com - coltsfoot, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
		coltsfoot, Eurasian perennial herb (Tussilago farfara) of the family Asteraceae (aster family), now a widespread weed in most northern lands.
		Other plants are sometimes called coltsfoot, e.g., the related winter heliotrope, or sweet coltsfoot (Petastites fragrans), an ornamental.
		Coltsfoot is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Asterales, family Asteraceae.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/coltsfoo.html (171 words)

	Information about Coltsfoot
		Coltsfoot is suitable for debilitated individuals and chronic conditions.
		It is indicated for chronic respiratory conditions like asthma, emphysema and silicosis and can decrease the time for bronchial cilia to recover after damage from smoking.
		Buy Coltsfoot or other herbs in bulk or in an extract...
	www.familyherbalremedies.com /coltsfoot.html (228 words)

	Coltsfoot, Legendary cough dispeller -entwoodnursery.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The last of the barks are being harvested and thoughts are turning to the new growth of spring.
		The interesting thing about coltsfoot is the way the flowers appear atop tall, fuzzy stems prior to leafing out.
		It's growth habit is most intriguing and to me coltsfoot is another harbinger of spring.
	entwoodnursery.com /gate/coltsfootherb.htm (566 words)

	Coltsfoot, Tree Frog Farm Flower Essences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Coltsfoot, also known as Western coltsfoot or Butterbur, is native to the US Pacific Northwest.
		Coltsfoot grows in wet forests, thickets, swamps and along stream sides.
		Medicinally, coltsfoot has been used to soothe respiratory problems, sore throat and stomach ulcers.
	www.treefrogfarm.com /floweressences/coltsfoot.html (261 words)

	Coltsfoot herbal information - The herb Desk
		Coltsfoot -This is a fabulous herb for dealing with respiratory problems.
		Coltsfoot is known as a remedy for coughs and respiratory ailments.
		Chemical studies on the dried, young flowers used in this experiment suggested that the carcinogenicity of coltsfoot is most probably due to senkirkine, a hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid.
	www.prescriptiondesk.com /herbal/coltsfoot.htm (218 words)

	Coltsfoot Remedies \| Gaia Garden Herbals
		RELIGIOUS: Coltsfoot is added to love sachets and is used in spells of peace and tranquility.
		GROWING: Coltsfoot is a perennial that prefers damp, clay soils.
		There are 2 products in Coltsfoot that begin with the letter C.
	www.gaiagarden.com /products/coltsfoot/C (87 words)

	Coltsfoot - Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Invasive Plant Manual
		Seeds: The brown nutlets are attached to a pappus resembling the seeds of common dandelion.
		Coltsfoot is a perennial with a multi-branched rhizome.
		Coltsfoot thrives in low-lying mesic areas including stream banks, moist field or pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
	www.invasive.org /eastern/eppc/TUFA.html (697 words)

	Coltsfoot - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. - HealthWorld Online
		Indications: Coltsfoot combines a soothing expectorant effect with an anti-spasmodic action.
		Coltsfoot may be used in chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating coughs, whooping coughs and asthma.
		Its soothing expectorant action gives Coltsfoot a role in most respiratory conditions, including the chronic states of emphysema.
	www.healthy.net /library/books/hoffman/materiamedica/coltsfoot.htm (405 words)

	western coltsfoot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Medicinal Properties: Western Coltsfoot tea can be drunk to soothe coughing and chest pain; though it does not cure a cold, it does ease coughing fits.
		If you are a smoker, smoking Coltsfoot leaves can aid lung irritability (though if you do not smoke, and thus do not have a pair of smoke-tolerant lungs, this approach could actually increase irritability).
		A poultice of crushed root (or even moistened leaf) works well as a first aid for sprains and bruises by lessening the inflammation, decreasing the pain by nerve sedation, and inhibiting bacteria if the skin is broken.
	www2.ucsc.edu /arboretum/petasites_palmatus.html (367 words)

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