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Common coltsfoot

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana

Tussilago farfara

Family: Asteraceae · Parts used: Flower, Leaf · Also known as: Coltsfoot, coughwort, foal’s foot, horsehoof, Kuan Dong Hua / Farfarae Flos (Chen et al

Key actions

Anti-inflammatorySedative / sleep support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

Inflammation (general)Traditional
Arthritis / joint painTraditional
Insomnia / sleeplessnessTraditional
Skin irritationTraditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewA systematic review and quality assessment of case reports of adverse events for borage (Borago officinalis), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) and comfrey (Symphytum officinale) (2020)

PreclinicalA Comparative Analysis of the Anatomy, Phenolic Profile, and Antioxidant Capacity of Tussilago farfara L. Vegetative Organs (2022)

PreclinicalNovel Quinic Acid Glycerates from Tussilago farfara Inhibit Polypeptide GalNAc-Transferase (2022)

PreclinicalPolyhydroxylated eudesmane sesquiterpenoids and sesquiterpenoid glucoside from the flower buds of Tussilago farfara (2022)

PreclinicalChemical composition and antibacterial activity of Tussilago farfara (L.) essential oil from Quebec, Canada (2020)

PreclinicalSesquiterpenoids from Tussilago farfara Flower Bud Extract for the Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Possessing Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities (2019)

PreclinicalSesquiterpenoids from Tussilago farfara inhibit LPS-induced nitric oxide production in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells (2016)

PreclinicalAntitubercular activity of Arctium lappa and Tussilago farfara extracts and constituents (2014)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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