A review of the ethnobotanical value, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and quality control of Tussilago farfara L. (coltsfoot)

Chen, S., Dong, L., Quan, H., Zhou, X. and others · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2020

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Abstract

Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot, Kuan Dong Hua) has long been used to treat respiratory disorders and consumed as a vegetable. This review summarises its ethnobotanical value, phytochemistry (sesquiterpenoids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids), pharmacology (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitussive, neuroprotective), toxicity and quality control.

Referenced for these plants

2020 2020)Coltsfoot Common coltsfoot Kuan Dong Hua / Farfarae Flos (Chen et al Liu et al coughwort foal’s foot horsehoofTussilago farfara

How to cite

Chen, S., Dong, L., Quan, H., Zhou, X. and others (2020) 'A review of the ethnobotanical value, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and quality control of Tussilago farfara L. (coltsfoot)', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 267, pp. 113478. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2020.113478

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