Horehound Tea ( full plant extractions)
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Horehound Tea ( full plant extractions)
$3.00
Sale price
$3.00
Regular price
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$3.00/oz
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare, commonly referred to in herbalism via its aerial parts or root preparations) primarily acts as an expectorant, bitter tonic, and antispasmodic. It selectively influences the respiratory, digestive, and metabolic systems rather than impacting all twelve distinct physiological systems equally.Â
Steep Time: 5-7 minutes
Taste: Bold, sharply bitter.
Pairs well with: Raw honey, Licorice Root or Anise. Peppermint leaf or Lemon Peel.
Respiratory System
Functions: Manages airflow, clears foreign particles, and exchanges gases in the lungs.
Actions: Expectorant and spasmolytic; active constituent marrubiin thins thick mucus, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, and turns non-productive coughs into productive, clearing coughs.
Cautions: High doses can over-stimulate lung secretions uncomfortably.
Functions: Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
Actions: Bitter tonic; stimulates saliva and gastric juice production, improves appetite, and eases minor gas, bloating, and indigestion.
Cautions: Large amounts can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, or a laxative effect.Â
Cardiovascular System
Functions: Pumps and circulates blood throughout the body.
Actions: Mild vasodilator properties help widen blood vessels to support smooth blood flow.
Cautions: Excessive consumption can trigger irregular heartbeats (palpitations) or cardiac irregularities.Â
Metabolic and Endocrine Systems
Functions: Regulates blood sugar, energy creation, and internal chemical balance.
Actions: Animal data suggests potential blood glucose-lowering (hypoglycemic) properties.
Cautions: May compound the effects of diabetes medications, leading to dangerously low blood sugar.
Reproductive System
Functions: Governs hormonal cycles and reproduction.
Actions: Acts as an emmenagogue to stimulate menstrual flow.
Cautions: Avoid use during pregnancy as it can stimulate uterine contractions and lead to potential abortive effects.Â
General Cautions
Side Effects: Upset stomach, loose stools, and heart rhythm changes if taken in large doses.
Interactions: Do not combine with diabetes drugs or anti-diabetic insulin. Consult medical guidance before use if you have chronic organ disease.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.