Horehound Tincture

Horehound has been around for thousands of years, and is a popular cough and cold remedy used by the ancient Egyptians as well as modern health providers. As an expectorant, it will promote mucus and ease the pain of a dry, non-productive or hacking cough, croup, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and earaches. The herb has a positive effect for glandular problems and infectious diseases. The Navajo used this herb as a gynecological aid before and after childbirth. The extract of Horehound has been shown to significantly lower blood glucose in the treatment of diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. Topically it is a great herbal remedy to treat herpes simplex, eczema, skin eruptions and shingles. 

This is a great herbal remedy for the cold season. Horehound is a well known lung and throat remedy, and is found to be useful as a natural cough suppressant, and has been used for colds and other respiratory ailments. This is a great remedy for kids when coughs and colds make it hard to sleep and traditional medications make the child drowsy during the day. 

Horehound decreases the thickness of phlegm and promotes the secretion of fluids into the bronchial passageways. It impacts the gathered congestion in the throat lining, lungs and sinuses and relieve the headache caused by sinus infection. In fact, as a pain reliever, the marrubium compound in Horehound stimulates the central nervous system and was found in laboratory tests to be more potent than some well-known pain relief medications. 

A bitter tonic, Horehound promotes good digestion and enhances the appetite. It triggers the flow of gastric juices and promotes the production of bile in the gall bladder. These actions can help to promote the working of the stomach and the digestive system as a whole. The stimulation of the central nervous system by marrubium also improves digestion and aids in the absorption of nutrients which eases flatulence, indigestion and bloating. Horehound is considered a mild laxative and is also said to expel worms. Some studies claim that Horehound helps to stop the high and low blood-sugar reactions after eating high-carbohydrate snacks and meals.

Horehound extract is a sedative and antispasmodic. It is used to treat cases of nausea, vomiting (including nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and motion sickness), and nervous indigestion. 

Horehound herbal extract can also alleviate cramps experienced during menstrual cycles, and relaxes muscles. Horehound may be used to promote and regulate the menstrual flow. As well as, its use to assist in the expulsion of the after-birth.  

Horehound is said to have a relaxing effect on heart tissue and is used by some herbalists as a circulatory tonic to help lower blood pressure. Irregular contraction of the cardiac muscles is one of the major health problems people suffer from. The Horehound herb helps in improving the regularity of cardiac contraction in low doses, but a physician must be consulted before using it in this situation, and larger doses may cause abnormal heartbeat.

Externally, Horehound herbal tincture can be used in a wash or salve to help speed the healing of wounds, minor abrasions and skin inflammations. Its skin healing properties also help to address eczema and shingles. It has also been successful in treating rattlesnake bites and rabid dog or animal bites.

It can be safely used by children as well as adults.

Ingredients: Fresh Horehound and certified grain Alcohol. 1:3 Ratio

Suggested: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions: Horehound is not advisable for pregnant women (uterine stimulant), nursing mothers, younger children or adults over sixty-five years of age. Those with heart disease or arrhythmias or stomach ulcers should not use Horehound without consulting with a physician. Do not overuse; larger doses may cause diarrhea. Women with menstrual problems should consult a physician before using Horehound, as it may increase menstrual flow. Because Horehound acts as a bitter and may increase production of stomach acid, individuals with gastritis or peptic ulcer disease should use it cautiously.

Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Mountain Maus' Remedies is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.