- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Damp, disturbed ground in Europe and Asia; naturalised in North America. Gnaphalium uliginosum
Europe · Herb · № 110
Gnaphalium uliginosum
Herb · Europe
Marsh cudweed
Gnaphalium uliginosum
An astringent herb traditionally used as a gargle for sore throats and inflamed upper airways. There is no clinical research.
Safety notes
Little is known about safety; avoid in pregnancy. Have severe or lasting sore throats assessed.
Preparation
The herb as tea or gargle. No dosage is given here.
Use in traditions
Ody mentions marsh cudweed as a simple home remedy for the throat and nose from European folk medicine.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Astringent, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, strengthens mucous membranes.
Preparation and amount
Aerial parts.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)