Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
I grew up in Europe and was frequently given wasp tea for coughing and chest congestion, and I gave it to my six-year-old daughter for the same purpose. Recently, internally learned that the coltsfoot is poisonous to the liver. I'm worried about liver damage that may have already occurred.
Coltsfoot has been used as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds for centuries. The botanical name, Tussilago farfara , is derived in part from Latin tussies , meaning cough. I discussed your concerns about coltsfoot with Tieraona Low Dog, MD, an internationally recognized specialist in integrative medicine, dietary supplements, and women's health.
Low Dog, sheep flukes may be effective for the complaints of sheep respiratory tract, while thinking that leaves and flowers that can damage the liver contains pyrrolidinid alkaloids, he said. Therefore, the use of this herb is less than ideal for safety reasons.
I recommend a range of herbal treatments for cough and congestion that can be safely used by adults and children:
Echinacea : For colds, flu, sore throat and low resistant attacks. The adult dose is one teaspoon of water four times a day or two capsules of freeze-dried extract four times a day. Give the kids half of that amount. Echinacea loses its effectiveness when taken continuously; As two weeks off, it is better to take for 10 days at a time.
Garlic: The best home remedies I've found for colds are eating 1 or 2 cloves of garlic raw garlic at the onset of symptoms. Chop the garlic thoroughly and mix with the meal. Or cut into pieces of a clove and swallow them like pills.
Elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ): The flowers and fruit of these shrubs have a long history of use for the treatment of colds and flu. (An elderberry extract called Sambucol® is indicated for the common cold, not for the flu.)
Slippery Elm ( Ulmus rubra ): This remedy obtained from the inner bark of red elm tree is available as lozenge, powder, capsule and extracts. Use lozenges required for sore throats due to colds.
Thyme: Low Dog gave a recipe for thyme syrup that he used for coughing and congestion. Here are the instructions: Four tablespoons of dried oregano or fresh oregano in two tablespoons and pour a cup near boiling water until steep for 15 minutes. Tension. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a quarter cup of organic honey or maple syrup. Stir well. Take a tablespoon every two to three hours required for coughing and congestion. Store the syrup in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator. Use within three to four days.
If you are worried that the milk tea you and your daughter consume may damage your liver, ask your health care provider to perform some blood tests to ensure that your liver function is unaffected. My guess would be good. If any abnormality occurs, consider milk thistle, a safe and effective plant to improve liver health. Adults should follow the dosage instructions on the package. The correct dosage for children is 5-10 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.
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