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Tussilago
CautionHuflattich · (Tussilago farfara)
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Description
Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot, is a plant in the tribe Senecioneae in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and parts of western and central Asia. The name "tussilago" is derived from the Latin tussis, meaning cough, and ago, meaning to cast or to act on. It has had uses in traditional medicine, but the discovery of toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the plant has resulted in liver health concerns.
CONTRAINDICATED during pregnancy
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CONTRAINDICATED during breastfeeding
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CONTRAINDICATED for children
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Critical drug interactions with:
Hepatotoxische Arzneimittel (Paracetamol-Hochdosis, Methotrexat, Isoniazid, Statine, Amiodaron, Valproat) · Andere PA-haltige Pflanzen (Beinwell/Symphytum, Borretsch/Borago, Kreuzkraut/Senecio, Wasserdost/Eupatorium)
- TeaLeafInternalCommission E
Acute cough and bronchial catarrh
Preparation & dosage
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- TeaFlowerInternalFolk medicine
Acute irritable cough, hoarseness (folk medicine)
Preparation & dosage
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- GargleLeafExternalCommission E
Mild inflammation of mouth and throat mucosa
Preparation & dosage
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- CompressLeafExternalFolk medicine
Poorly healing wounds, skin inflammation, eczema (folk medicine)
Preparation & dosage
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