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What Is It? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ancient Greeks reportedly relied on horehound (Marrabium vulgare) to treat mad-dog bite, which explains the “hound” in this plant’s name. But over time, it has been this herb’s power to control a cough that has made it so popular. Soothing teas, lozenges, and syrups concocted from its wooly leaves and white flowering tops make a cough more productive by stimulating phlegm (mucus) output in the airways. Colds, bronchitis, and other minor respiratory problems often respond to horehound treatment as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people like the somewhat bitter, applelike flavor of horehound, a member of the mint family. Horehound is native to Europe but now grows in many parts of the world including North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Interaction <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Horehound may dangerously increase the blood sugar-lowering effects of drugs designed to lower blood glucose, such as insulin and oral antidiabetic agents. Avoid combining horehound with these medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no other known drug or nutrient interactions associated with horehound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cautions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Horehound has been safely used for centuries. But avoid taking more that commonly recommended. One of the herb active ingredients, a volatile oil called marrubiin, could potentially cause heart irregularities in large doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited research in animals indicates that substances in horehound stimulate the uterus. To be safe, pregnant women should avoid the herb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ailments-Dosage <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bronchitis<\/strong>
Acute: Drink 2 or 3 cups tea a day. Or add 1\/2-1 tsp. liquid extract to a 1 cup (8 ounces) of hot water.
Chronic: Use doses above during acute flare-ups; otherwise as desired.
Cough <\/strong>Add 1 tsp. liquid extract to 1 cup (8 oz.) hot water 3 times a day. Alternatively, drink 1 cup horehound tea (or a horehound-containing herbal cough tea) up to 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be well,
David Edelberg, MD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ancient Greeks reportedly relied on horehound (Marrabium vulgare) to treat mad-dog bite, which explains the “hound” in this plant’s name. But over time, it has been this herb’s power to control a cough that has made it so popular. Soothing teas, lozenges, and syrups concocted from its wooly leaves and white flowering tops make a cough more productive by stimulating phlegm (mucus) output in the airways. 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