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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:08
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    White Horehound

  • Botanical Name

    Marrubium vulgare

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohola

    25%

  • Dose

    15 to 80mL weekly

White horehound is used as an expectorant in coughs associated with the common cold, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough, for symptomatic treatment of mild dyspeptic complaints, such as bloating and flatulence, and in temporary loss of appetite. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to White Horehound and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The most prevailing traditional application of white horehound is for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. 

  • Actions

    Expectorant, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory

  • Indications

    •    Bronchitis, common cold, cough, whooping cough, asthma
    •    Indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating, flatulence
    •    Externally to promote the healing of wounds

  • Energetics

    Hot, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid using as it is likely unsafe when used orally. White horehound might have an abortifacient effect or stimulate menstrual flow and the uterus.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Hyssop, Mullein, Liquorice, Thyme