Western Coltsfoot
  Western Coltsfoot  Compositeae+Asteraceae  Petasites palmatus  
  Folded  Summer  Leaf,      Stability; Leaf / Tinc, 2 yrs. Roots, 2 yrs.       Sliced  Spring   Root
                                              " Best use is for coughing and intercostal pain." (a)

  "Soothing, anti spasmodic and nerve sedative for bronchial rings and pulmanary receptors."
(b)

  "Helps lessen painful spasms and cramps in the stomach, gallbladder or colon."
(c)

  "Can be smoked for simple lung irritability."
(d)  "Effective first aid for sprains, contusions, etc." (e)
                                                                  
   (a) + (b) L ref. B p.256, (c) - (e) B p.256,
Therapeutic Uses:

  
   Anti Inflammatory       Anti Spasmodic         Asthma        Astringent       Cough    

 
Muscle + Joint Pain            Poultice, (drawing)          Smoking Herb          Pain    
LEAF $ 4.66
ROOT $ 7.33
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  Dose 2-4 fl. oz. < 4 x per day.
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