PARTS USED: Leaves and Flwoers
ACTIONS: Expectorant, demulcent, antiinflammatory, astringent.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Relaxing expectorant for hot, dry coughs, bronchitis, asthma, genral wheezing, and shortness of breath. Also
good for sore throuts, laryngitis, hoarseness and chrnic, dry coughs.
COMBINATIONS: Good with mullien, wild cherry bark and lemon balm or mints for colds and sniffles.
GROWTH PATTERN: Grows rampantly on roadsides and anywhere it is planted. Will grow in poor soil, wet or dry, nd ins common in Europe and US.
COUNTERINDICATIONS: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation. Not for long-term use-PRN only.
DOSAGE: Fresh leaves make a great poultice and dry leaves can be smoked to soothe asthma and/or bronchitis.Otherwise take in infusion , tincture, or syrup at standard doses.
