Coltsfoot Benefits for Skin, Hair and Health:

  1. Coltsfoot is most commonly used to reduce inflammation. But the antioxidant properties of Coltsfoot work wonders on the skin too. It helps condition the skin and reduces the oxidative stress on it. Coltsfoot safeguards against microbial function and makes the skin look younger. It’s for this reason that cosmetic toners use Coltsfoot, it’s in huge demand for its rejuvenating properties.
  2. Its anti bacterial properties promote Coltsfoot as an anti septic for all types of external wounds, including insect bites. The high mucilage content in it helps fight dandruff, both dry and oily types.
  3. Coltsfoot flower is not just lovely looking, but its essences help fight depression and are used as therapeutic oils. Regular consumption of the herb boosts immunity. Coltsfoot prevents diseases like diarrhoea, gastric ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and colitis. It has excellent anti microbial properties, so it is also used to treat cystitis and other urinary tract infections.
  4. The leaves of the Coltsfoot plants are useful in treating respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds and coughs, chest ailments, congestion, and sinus problems. And to smokers who have been unsuccessfully trying to give up smoking; here’s some good news! Coltsfoot is your best nicotine substitute herb for that must-have drag.
  5. The Coltsfoot leaf is dried and cooled and often used as a douche or for relief from other vaginal irritations. But it is important to remember that excessive douching can cause various other vaginal problems and is discouraged by doctors.
  6. The tea of the Coltsfoot plant has excellent microbial properties, which has made it popular with indigenous practitioners. It is also a part of grandma’s magical eyewash that helps to cure irritated eyes in a jiffy! Combining the Coltsfoot tea with pot marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis), barberry bark (Berberis vulgaris) and purple coneflower (Echinacea spp.) is a concoction that will clear all eye irritations.
  7. A tincture made from the Coltsfoot dried leaf tea can be used internally to treat colitis and other duodenal problems. Coltsfoot helps clear nasal passages and helps fix sore throats too. It boosts the immune system by improving the lymphatic discharge in the body and helps cure allergies as well.

Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care uses coltsfoot in our Balancing Facial Toner, Balancing Facial Lotion, and Nourishing Moisture Cream.