what is cudweed
Cudweed is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. People use cudweed as a gargle or rinse for diseases of the mouth or throat. Don't confuse cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) with cat's foot (Antennaria dioica), which is also known as cudweed. Also, don't confuse cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) with Pilosella officinarum; both are sometimes called mouse ear. Diseases of the mouth or throat, when used as a gargle or rinse.