Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare

Common Name:

English: White or Common Horehound
Unani: Faraasiyun
Also, known as: Maurerandorn, White Horehound, Marrube blanc, Marrubio, Marrube des Champs, Marrube Commun, Marrube Vulgaire, Marrubii Herba, Marrubio Blanco, Marrobio bianco, Gemeene malrove, Wild Horehound, Woolly Horehound, Malrove, Marrubio Bonhomme, Grand Bonhomme, Herbe aux Crocs, Herbe Vierge, Houndsbane, Marrubium, Marrubium vulgare

Origin: Bulgaria

Harvested: Cultivated

Parts Used: Entire plant

General Information:

Marrubium vulgare is an herbaceous perennial plant, grows to an average height of 30-35 cm which is clothed in white, downy hairs, giving it a hoary appearance. Horehound leaves are unique as they are wooly and whitish-gray in colour and crinkled-looking. Its stems are stout, four-angled and mainly erect, with opposite, ovate, rugose, crenately-toothed and softly white hairy leaves which are 3-5 cm long. They have an extremely sharp aroma when crushed. Pungent white flowers are borne just above the leaves in dense clusters and they appear on the upper portion of the main stalk in small white clusters. They are small, strongly two-lipped and densely crowded in the upper most axils of the stems. Its does not appear on the plant until the second or third year of growth.

The whole herb is use for medicinal purpose. In the past, the herb was mostly collected from the wild but today it is cultivated for commercial use.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Horehound Herb Powder