Harvest Herbs: Horehound

Horehound

Part used: Tops, flowers, leaves
Properties: Diaphoretic, expectorant, tonic
What it affects: Lungs, chest and stomach

Purposes: Internally: Horehound is especially useful as a remedy for coughing and bronchial problems. As an expectorant for bronchial catarrh, it can be taken as a tea or syrup. It is used for acute and chronic bronchitis, as well as coughs and hoarseness. It is useful in chronic sore throats and pulmonary problems. Use it in syrup form for children.

Horehound decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus in the bronchial tubes and lungs. Useful for hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory disorders. Boosts immune system.

Horehound is also used for typhoid fever. It is said to restore the normal balance of secretions by various organs and glands. It is used for heart conditions, to calm heart action. It is also used for asthma, dyspepsia, hay fever, bloating, fevers and jaundice.. It boosts the immune system. Taken warm, it is diuretic; taken cold, it makes a good stomach tonic.

Externally: Horehound tea or crushed horehound leaves can be applied for temporary or persistant skin problems.

Preparation:
Infusion: Steep 20 min, take 6 oz at a time, frequently.
Powder: 5-10 capsules 3 times daily.
Tincture: Take 20-60 drops 3 times daily.
Fluid extract: 1/2 to 1 tsp 3 times daily.
Syrup:1/2 to 1 tsp 3 times daily.