What is Coltsfoot?
Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, with a range extending from Afghanistan to Scandinavia and Siberia. Coltsfoot (Latin: Tussilago farfara) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Coltsfoot? — PlantSage
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What is Coltsfoot
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
What is Coltsfoot used for?
Coltsfoot is most often used to support better sleep and immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Is Coltsfoot safe?
Coltsfoot is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Coltsfoot grow?
Coltsfoot is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, and BLT. Coltsfoot is a perennial herb that thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 7.5–8.
Can I grow Coltsfoot at home?
Coltsfoot grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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