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	Horehound - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Horehound (Marrubium vulgare, Lamiaceae) is a greyish-leaved herb, somewhat resembling mint in appearance; traditionally used in the manufacture of cough remedies.
		This species is also called white horehound as opposed to the fl horehound, or Marrubium nigrum.
		Horehound tea, cough syrup and candy: (Dried leaves may be used for tea.) Strip leaves from plant, chop into measuring cup.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Horehound (309 words)

	HOREHOUND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Also known as common horehound, white horehound, and hoarhound, the plant reaches a height of almost 0.7 meters and is characterized by white, pubescent leaves, woolly stems, and continually blooming white flowers.
		The reported life zone of horehound is 7 to 24 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.3 to 1.3 meters and a soil pH of 4.5 to 8.3 (4.1-31).
		Horehound is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a natural flavoring and plant extract (21 CFR sections 182.10, 182.20 [1982]).
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/HOREHOUND.html (424 words)

	Horehound Day-Spas.org
		Horehound is a perennial found in “waste” places, in meadows and pastures and along railroad tracks and roads in coastal areas of the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, France and Germany.
		Horehound is also available in candy or lozenge form for treating coughs and sore throats.
		Horehound should not be used during pregnancy, as it may stimulate contractions.
	www.day-spas.org /herbs/horehound.html (246 words)

	Horehound is a wonderful herb for coughs and colds.
		Horehound is a woolly herb with a faint scent of Wormwood, crinkled hairy leaves, and flowering stems with whorls of small white blossoms in summer.
		Horehound's woolly leaves were once used to clean milk pails, and the dried flower remains floated on oil as candle wicks.
		Horehound Blend is useful for chronic lung conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and low grade respiratory congestion.
	www.taoherbfarm.com /herbs/herbs/horehound.htm (1781 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Horehound
		Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.), commonly known as white horehound, is a European native of the Lamaciae or mint family.
		Horehound is one of the bitter herbs used in the Jewish Passover rites.
		Black horehound is considered to be especially useful in quelling the nausea associated with motion sickness, or to stop the vomiting brought on by nervous tension.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0004/ai_2603000432 (1188 words)

	Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound is a weedy perennial species with several to many prostrate to semi-erect stems from 30-100 cm long.
		Horehound is found in disturbed habitats such as fields, gravel parking lots, and along roadsides.
		Horehound is a native of Europe which is now found in disturbed habitats across North America.
	ghs.gresham.k12.or.us /science/ps/nature/gorge/5petal/mint/marrubium.htm (268 words)

	Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound is a perennial herb native to Europe having square stems, opposite leaves with white pubescence, and numerous white flowers in axillary cymes that grows in most areas of the United States.
		The leaves and flowers of Horehound have a menthol flavor and are used in liquors, teas, candies, and cough drops.
		The medicinal uses of horehound are purely historical and should not be construed in anyway as medical advice.
	www.horehound.com (214 words)

	N101 \| Black Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Although no human studies have been conducted with fl horehound, the herb is believed to be useful for treating nausea associated motion sickness due to a possible effect on the central nervous system.
		Black horehound is rarely used alone, and is frequently combined with meadowsweet, chamomile, or ginger for relief of nausea.
		Black horehound was traditionally used to treat nausea during pregnancy, though no scientific evaluation of the safety or efficacy of this practice has been conducted.
	www.n101.com /Static/HNs/Herb/Horehound_Black.htm (710 words)

	Horehound - Lycopus virginicus - Encapsulated Botanical - Herbs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound is a perennial plant with small white flowers found growing in the wild throughout Europe and Asia.
		Horehound was reportedly first used by the physician Galen in ancient Rome, who recommended it as a therapy for coughs and other respiratory ailments.
		Horehound is an anti-spasmodic, a stimulant and a.
	www.alternative-medicines.com /singles/herbs/s854.htm (1047 words)

	CSIRO European Lab - Marrubium vulgare (horehound)
		Horehound establishes initially on roadsides, and rapidly colonise pastures, mainly because the burrs which adhere to sheep wool disseminate quickly the numerous seeds produced.
		Native animals as kangaroos and emus, or introduced pests like rabbits, also play a role in seed dispersal, and for these reasons horehound, apart being a major pasture weed, is also a serious environmental threat in native vegetation areas and national parks.
		Although the global coast of horehound to the Australian economy is difficult to calculate, the cost for wool producers only has been estimated to A$ 0.7 million per annum in wool quality losses due to contamination with burrs (Sloane et al.
	www.csiro-europe.org /marrubium.html (369 words)

	Horehound: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Horehound
		A greyish-leaved herb, somewhat resembling mint in appearance; traditionally used in the manufacture of cough remedies.
		Instead of the horehound take 1 part peppermint, 1 part thyme, and 1 part hyssop.
		Classification: Horehound belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae.
	www.encyclopedian.com /ma/Marrubium.html (219 words)

	Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound, Marrubium vulgare, originates from Europe and is one of the most widespread conservation weeds in southern Australia, occurring in all states except the Northern Territory.
		Because of its bitter taste, horehound is generally not palatable to stock and is thus encouraged by heavy grazing which reduces the number and vigour of competing plants.
		The meat of animals that are forced to eat horehound is tainted by the strong flavour and odour, which can only be cleared by grazing on clean pasture for 7 days or more.
	www.ento.csiro.au /redistribution/Pages/horehound.html (204 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Horehound, White - Herb Profile and Information
		According to Columella, Horehound is a serviceable remedy against Cankerworm in trees, and it is stated that if it be put into new milk and set in a place pestered with flies, it will speedily kill them all.
		White Horehound is distinguished from other species by its woolly stem, the densely felted hairs on the leaves, and the tentoothed teeth of the calyx.
		Candied Horehound is best made from the fresh plant by boiling it down until the juice is extracted, then adding sugar before boiling this again, until it has become thick enough in consistence to pour into a paper case and be cut into squares when cool.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/h/horwhi33.html (914 words)

	AllRefer.com - horehound, Plant (Plants) - Encyclopedia
		horehound, aromatic Old World perennial herb (Marrubium vulgare) of the family Labiatae (mint family), naturalized in North America.
		The fl horehound and the water horehound belong to other genera of the mint family.
		Horehound is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Lamiales, family Labiatae.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/horehoun.html (174 words)

	Horehound
		The major active constituent in horehound is marrubiin, which is thought to be responsible for the expectorant (promotion of coughing up of mucus) action of the herb.
		In addition, marrubiin contributes to the bitter taste of horehound, an action that increases the flow of saliva and gastric juice, thereby stimulating the appetite.
		Horehound is sometimes found in herbal lozenges that are used for coughs.
	www.maxlabs.com /hn/Herb/Horehound.htm (561 words)

	Medicinal Uses of Horehound
		It can also has some merit as a laxative if given in large doses (it can cause irregular heartbeat in large quantities, so use with caution), and it is sometimes used as a gastric tonic, and as a cleansing agent for wounds.
		Horehound tea can also be made and used to ease the symptoms of a common cold.
		As a wound cleanser, crush Horehound leaves, boil them in a pan of lard, let cool, and use as an ointment on the wound.
	www.gardensablaze.com /HerbHorehoundMed.htm (255 words)

	Horehound - Herbal Encyclopedia
		Horehound is used in children's cough remedies, as it is a gentle but effective expectorant.
		It is often made into lozenges for treating coughs and sore throats.
		Horehound likes dry sandy soils and full sun.
	allnatural.net /herbpages/horehound.shtml (263 words)

	Profile - Horehound
		Horehound is used to flavor candy, cough drops and cold medicines.
		Horehound was most often recommended as a syrup, usually in a formula.
		The over or excess quantity of the horehound is as the active force in same to the tissue of the body, especially as regarding the functioning of the kidneys and of the functioning of the mucus producing tissue from diaphragm up, without suppressing the functioning of either the liver or the spleen.
	www.meridianinstitute.com /echerb/Files/1horehou.html (974 words)

	Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		When a tea made from horehound is drank hot it will produce profuse perspiration.
		Horehound is often times used in making cough syrups and tonic candies.
		Horehound helps to promote healthy bile secretions and it will help with any conditions related to ailments of the stomach.
	www.regaininghealthnaturally.com /Herb_Information/Horehound.shtml (481 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Horehound, Black - Herb Profile and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		---Description---Black Horehound is distinguished by its disagreeable odour.
		The Ballota are natives of the temperate regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, and are remarkable for their strong offensive odour, on account of which they are for the most part rejected by cattle; hence the name from the Greek ballo (to reject).
		The corolla of the Horehound has its upper lip erect and slightly concave, and the lower lip cleft into three, the lateral lobes being considerably smaller than the central ones.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/h/horbla34.html (410 words)

	White Horehound (marrubium vulgare) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound was used by the ancients as a seasoning for food and drink and was used as a cough remedy in ancient Egypt.
		Horehound tea can be used to get rid of intestinal worms, or used externally for eczema and shingles.
		It used to be a common cottage garden plant in Norfolk and Suffolk where it was used to make the tea and candy for treating coughs and colds.
	www.englishplants.co.uk /whitehore.html (375 words)

	Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare) Description Horehound is a somewhat coarse perennial plant that is covered with a whitish down.
		Horehound can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or by division.
		Use Horehound is the source of the familiar old-fashioned horehound candy.
	www.penpages.psu.edu /penpages_reference/29401/29401100.HTML (130 words)

	HERBS FOR KIDS Horehound Blend: Horehound Blend On Sale!
		Horehound Blend assists children's bodies to rid their lungs of deep, moist coughs.
		Horehound BlendT is also useful for asthma because it boosts the immune system while strengthening the lungs.
		Mullein leaf, Astragalus root, Horehound herb, garden sage leaf, orange peel, Oregon grape root and ginger root certified organically grown or ethically wild harvested.
	www.allstarhealth.com /de_p/417/HERBS_FOR_KIDS_Horehound_Blend.htm (238 words)

	ALVITA HOREHOUND HERB TEA CAFFEINE FREE 24 BG ( LUNGS SUPPORT )
		Used by the Indians, Horehound was brought westward by early pioneers and soldiers.
		Horehound Herb 24 Directions: The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method.
		Horehound Herb 24 Ingredients: Horehound Herb 24: Horehound Herb.
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	Horehound Recipes
		The act of putting into your mouth what the earth has grown is perhaps your most direct interaction with the earth.
		To make candied Horehound, boil fresh leaves until juices have been extracted - about 15 minutes.
		For a refreshing and interesting change, add Horehound and Fennel seed to iced teas and lemonades.
	www.gardensablaze.com /HerbHorehoundRec.htm (125 words)

	Good Nutrition: Horehound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound Herb C/S (Marrubium vulgare) 1 lb: C
		Horehound Herb C/S (Marrubium vulgare) 1 lb: K
		Marrubium vulgare L. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare, Lamiaceae) is a greyish-leaved herb, somewhat resembling mint in appearance; traditionally used in the manufacture of...
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	Horehound drops recall old antidotes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		When as a child I first tasted horehound drops, I was surprised and disappointed to find that they tasted more like medicine.
		That same Web site warns that horehound may increase the blood sugar-lowering effects of drugs designed to lower blood glucose, such as insulin and oral antidiabetic agents, so if you are taking those you should avoid horehound.
		And limited research in animals indicates that substances in horehound stimulate the uterus, so to be safe, pregnant women should avoid it as well.
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	Welcome to Gardening! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Horehound is a perennial which can be propagated by seed (stratify at 35 degrees F. for 4 to 8 weeks), division and by cuttings taken in late summer.
		Combine powered horehound with sugar or honey and slippery elm.
		Roll into rectangular shaped cake on wax paper which is covered with slippery elm powder or sugar.
	pages.prodigy.com /gardenshop/herb16.htm (1285 words)

	Horehound Candy. Farmer, Fannie Merritt. 1918. The Boston Cooking School Cookbook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Pour boiling water over horehound which has been separated in pieces; let stand one minute, then strain through double cheese-cloth.
		Put into a granite kettle with remaining ingredients, and boil until, when tried in cold water, mixture will become brittle.
		Small square packages of horehound may be bought for five cents.
	www.bartleby.com /87/r1680.html (109 words)

	The Herbs in Matol/Km: pictures and properties, Alfalfa, Angelica Root, Matol, km, Cascara Sagrada, Celery Seed, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Common to England, this mint-herb is one of five plants the Jews took for the Feast of the Passover.
		Horehound has been widely cultivated on a commercial basis for centuries.
		Horehound is also known to cool down the body which helps break fevers.
	members.shaw.ca /matolkm/Herbs/10_Horehound.htm (180 words)

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		Safety: There are no known interactions with conventional cardiac drugs, but hawthorn may strengthen the effect of cardiac glycosides (digitalis).
		Horehound decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus in the bronchial tubes and lungs.
		Boosts immune system, useful for indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating, and hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory disorders.
	www.naturallydirect.net /discount-herbs-and-vitamin2.htm (1196 words)

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