coughwort

[US]//ˈkɒfwɜːt//
[UK]//ˈkɔːfwɜːrt//

Translation

n.An archaic name for certain plants formerly used as remedies for coughs, especially coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara).

Phrases & Collocations

coughwort tea

coughwort remedy

coughwort syrup

coughwort extract

coughwort herb

coughwort leaves

coughwort tincture

coughwort infusion

coughwort treatment

coughwort medicine

Example Sentences

coughwort is a common name for several plants used in herbal medicine.

herbalists often recommend coughwort to treat persistent dry coughs.

you can brew dried coughwort leaves into a soothing tea.

the medicinal properties of coughwort help clear mucus from the lungs.

coltsfoot is frequently referred to as coughwort in old texts.

she prepared a coughwort syrup to soothe her sore throat.

wild animals rarely graze on coughwort due to its bitter taste.

identifying coughwort in the wild requires looking at the specific leaf shape.

traditional remedies often combine coughwort with honey for better taste.

the flowering tops of the coughwort plant are harvested in spring.

some people use coughwort as a natural remedy for asthma.

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