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Darkoshi ([personal profile] darkoshi) wrote2013-08-27 11:59 pm

coltsfoot

Random thought yesterday: The glitter is going to wear off more in the front than the back. So not only will (this belt) be deglittered, but it'll be deglittered unevenly.

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My personal allergy season is starting.

I had written down "sweet coltsfoot" on a to-order/to-buy list early this year. Never got around to it. I can't remember if it was in relation to allergies, or post-nasal drip / cough, or headaches.

Another important distinction:

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) versus Sweet Coltsfoot (Petasites *; also known as Butterbur).

Both naturally contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can damage the liver. So it is advised to get products certified PA-free.


The name "tussilago" itself means "cough suppressant".
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Butterbur root extracts have been reported to be effective in reducing frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
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a study showed Butterbur extract to be an effective treatment for hay fever without the sedative effect


Treating Seasonal Allergies the Old School Indian Way..Revisited