Horehound
Marrubium vulgare
A bitter herb and old-fashioned cough lozenge used to loosen mucus and calm coughs.
Traditional use (european-folk): A bitter herb and old-fashioned cough lozenge used to loosen mucus and calm coughs.
A bitter herb and old-fashioned cough lozenge used to loosen mucus and calm coughs.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bitter herb and old-fashioned cough lozenge used to loosen mucus and calm coughs.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Bitter; large amounts can upset the stomach or affect heart rhythm.
- Pregnancy
Bitter; large amounts can upset the stomach or affect heart rhythm.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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