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Coltsfoot AKA: British Tobacco, Bullsfoot, Butterbar, Coughwort, Flower Velure, Horsehoof, Ass's Foot, Fielhove Species: Tussilago farfara Active Chemical Components: pyrrolizidine alkaloids, triterpenes, flavenoids Traditionally Used: Coltsfoot was used centuries ago in Asia for the treatment of various respiratory disorders. Used Today: Coltsfoot is still used to treat respiratory disorders ranging from asthma to bronchitis. What You Should Know: The pyrrolizidine alkaloids are considered teratogens. They have been shown to induce hepatotoxicity in the developing fetuses of mice. There is also a case report of hepatic veno-occlusive disease with subsequent infant death associated with maternal ingestion of pyrrolizidinealkaloid-containing herbal tea.The use of Coltsfoot during pregnancy is absolutely contraindicated. |
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