Coltsfoot has been a cough suppressant mainstay of Asian, and European herbalists for over 2,000 years. A German study showed that the herb increases the activity of microscopic hairs in the breathing tubes that move mucus out of the respiratory tract. Anyone with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should not use coltsfoot. Do not use internally without having researched further. Pure cranberry juice is too acidic and sour to drink.
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For children over 2 and adults over 65, start with a small dosage and adjust if necessary. Begin with low-strength dosages in children over 2 and adults over 65. May cause insomnia. Chew two fresh leaves a day or take a capsule containing 85 milligrams of leaf material. Use as an infusion to help lower blood pressure.