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Coltsfoot may help respiratory problems in several ways. Its soothing expectorant action gives it a role in most respiratory conditions. It contains a substance that may smooth the respiratory tract.
Coltsfoot is one of those quirky creations of nature which involves putting the cart before the horse. Or, in this instance, "the son before the father" as its old Latin name of Filius ante patrem implies. Very early in the spring, coltsfoot develops flat orange flower heads, but only after they eventually wither do the broad, hoof-shaped, sea-green leaves develop. Coltsfoot is fairly common and isn't picky about the soil it grows in. Coltsfoot flowers are some of the first to bloom in the year, along forest rides, on waste ground and roadside verges. The flowers appear well before the leaves (which are surprisingly large when they do emerge) any time from mid-February onwards.
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Coltsfoot is among one of the first wild flowers to bloom in the spring. The flowers out reach it leaves. But the plants hoof shaped leaves do not appear until after the flowers have withered.
Coltsfoot is a low growing perennial, its flowers resemble marigolds. Its very easy to grow and can over run your garden, which makes it a perfect container plant.
Coltsfoot is best propagated from root cuttings planted in spring or fall. It likes moist, clay soil under full sun or partial shade. Flowers should be gathered in full bloom and dried. Leaves should be harvested when mature.
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