Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara	Antitussive, astringent, emollient, expectorant.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Coltsfoot, Coughwort, Horsefoot. Parts Used: Leaves and flowers. Historical Uses: Coltsfoot has long been employed in traditional medicine for dry cough, hoarseness and throat irritation.1 The plant has found particular use in Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of respiratory diseases including cough, asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, chest infections and laryngitis.1 Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive and long-term use. May cause allergic reactions and increase blood pressure in certain individuals. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three to four times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.