Plant Part: Aerial Parts / Leaf & Herb (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Distinctly bitter, aromatic, earthy, with cooling menthol-herbal undertones

Overview & Traditional Uses

Horehound is an ancient botanical ally in the mint family with deep roots in ancient Egyptian, Roman, and traditional European folk medicine. Long famous as the foundational ingredient in traditional throat lozenges and old-fashioned herbal candies, Horehound is celebrated for its potent bitter and aromatic properties that support respiratory clearance and seasonal comfort.

• Respiratory & Throat Comfort: A premier traditional expectorant and bitter tonic, widely brewed or crafted into herbal syrups to help soothe scratchy throats, quiet tickling coughs, and loosen stubborn phlegm.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Steeped in ancient lore as a plant sacred to Horus and associated with protection, mental clarity, balance, and breaking illusions. Used in charms, ritual cleansing washes, and warding blends to protect against deception and dispel negative influences.

• Digestive Bitters & Tonics: The pronounced bitter marrubiin principles stimulate natural digestive secretions, encourage bile flow, and settle sluggish digestion.

Brewing & Preparation

• Infusion Method: Steep 1 teaspoon of cut herb in 8 oz of boiling water for 10–12 minutes, covered. Because Horehound has a bold, traditional bitter taste, it is most popularly enjoyed warm with a generous spoonful of raw honey and a slice of lemon.

• Homemade Cough Drops & Syrups: Simmer 2–3 tablespoons into an herbal decoction, strain, and blend with raw honey or simmer down for traditional soothing throat drops.

• Pairs Well With: Elecampane Root, Thyme, Mullein Leaf, Licorice Root, Marshmallow Root.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may stimulate uterine contractions. Use caution if managing low blood pressure or severe gastric ulcers due to its strong bitter action.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight pouch or jar in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from humidity and heat.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)