Marrubium Vulgare
Horehound Herb / Marrubium Vulgare / Organic Dried Herb / Wild-Crafted / Herbal Tea
ORIGIN OF BULGARIA
Botanical Name: Marrubium Vulgare
Other Names: White Horehound, Common Horehound, Marrubium, Houndsbane, Marrubio, Hoarhound
Marrubium vulgare is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. Horehound is a hardy, bushy plant with wrinkled, gray-green leaves covered with fine white hairs. It produces small, white or pale pink flowers in dense clusters during the summer. The plant has a strong, somewhat musky aroma. Horehound herb tea is known for its strongly bitter taste, which can be quite intense for those not accustomed to it. The bitterness is one of the defining characteristics of horehound herb.
Usage: Boil 1 cup water. Add the 1-2 teaspoons horehound herb to the water. Let the herb steep in the hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Strain.
Traditional Use
White horehound is a classic throat herb of European tradition, once the base of old-fashioned horehound candies. It is traditionally used:
- To soothe the throat and support the respiratory system in the cold season
- As a bitter, to stimulate appetite and support digestion
- To support the natural flow of bile and ease bloating and cramping
- Externally, as a wash for the skin
Harvest & Character
Harvested May to August at the start of flowering: the leafy tops are cut about 20 cm from the tip. Square, woolly stems with wrinkled, silvery-green leaves, a pleasant aroma and a bitter, slightly spicy taste.
Please note: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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