Horehound

Scientific Name: Marrubium vulgare

Description

White-flowered mint used in cough syrups.

Therapeutic Properties

Expectorant; Bitter digestive

Temperament

Neutral

How to Use

Tea; Syrup; Lozenges

Dosage

Tea: 1–2 tsp; syrups per label

Precautions

Pregnancy caution

Replacement / Alternatives

Thyme; Elecampane

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany