# Coltsfoot

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Tussilago farfara, Coltsfoot
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Anticatarrhal, Demulcent, Expectorant.
Parts Used: Leaf.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: Do not take during pregnancy and.

## Symptoms by System

### Urinary & Genital
- Coltsfoot Tussilago farafara An excellent remedy for irritable coughs and catarrh, coltsfoot soothes and relaxes the chest, eases breathing, and aids the coughing up of mucus.
- mediCinal uses Part used Leaf Key actions Anticatarrhal • Demulcent • Expectorant key information safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ✩ researCh ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Standardized extract ✓✓✓ dosaGe M (see pp.44–45) Cautions Do not take during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.
- Take only standardized products.
- Restricted herb in some countries, including Australia.
- See also pp.42–51.
- TUSSILA go FArAFArA Cough and chest problems Coltsfoot acts to counter inflammation and clear congestion.
- It can be put to good use in painful cough, wheeziness, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
- Flower nervous exhaustion, mild depression Taken regularly , damiana will help to improve mood and mental stamina.
- It is best taken in combination with herbs such as skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) or St.
- John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum).
- sexual tonic A gentle acting remedy , damiana is a useful restorative.
- It can be safely taken to enhance the libido in both men and women.
- Flower 231