A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Coltsfoot, Coughwort, British tobacco, Bullsfoot, Butterbur, Cough herb, Flower Velure, Foal's Foot, Fool's Foot, Horse-foot, Horsehoof, Hallfoot, Ass's Foot, Foalswort, fieldhove, Donnhove, Tussilago Farfara
Traditional Usages: Asthma, Dry Coughs, Smoker's Cough, Whooping Cough, Bronchial Asthma, Diarrhea, Herbal Tobacco for Coughs, Flu, Sinus Problems, Wound Healing, Sore Throats,
Resources: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, US,
Parts Used: Leaves, Flowers
Health Warning: Avoid during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Coltsfoot Leaves, Marigold, Calendula – Herbal remedy for Chickenpox: Make a tea with 2 tablespoons of dried flowers of Queen of the meadow or one teabag; one teaspoon of coltsfoot leaves; 2 teapoons of marigold flowers; Queen of the Meadow is a plant that is native to Eastern and Central United States. It blooms in the late summer. It has beautiful purple flowers. The flowers are used for medicinal purposes and are available in teabags.

• Chicken Pox