Uses: The leaves are used in tonics, liquers, and ales, and are made into expectorant and antiseptic cough drops. An infusion relaxes muscles and helps expel mucus, treating bronchitis, croup, and asthma. Contains the chemical Marrubiin which studies show has phlegm-loosening(expectorant) properties. It destroys intestinal worms and acts as a digestive and liver tonic and a laxative.
The tea is used internally and externally for eczema and shingles. Its sedative action works in small amounts to control rapid heartbeats. A hot infusion helps to break fevers and treats malaria when quinine is ineffective. It helps heal skin lesions.
The Navajo tribe gave mothers a root decoction before and after childbirth. Horehound's woolly leaves were once used to clean milk pails, and the dried flower remains floated on oil as candle wicks.

NPV341 Horehound
Marrubium vulgare Many medicinal uses and ornamental, grayish leaves, perennial, 24" tall.
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