Horehound is a bitter, hairy-leaved Mediterranean perennial traditionally valued in European herbalism for clearing thick respiratory secretions and soothing persistent coughs. Its intensely acrid taste and marked action on bronchial mucus made it a foundational ingredient in throat lozenges and cough remedies for centuries.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, decoction, syrup
1–2 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily; 2–4 mL tincture 3x daily
Very bitter — often made into candy. Avoid in pregnancy.
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