Farfara

The Latin name derives from tussis, indicative of the most popular cough remedy.  From East to West it was common to smoke or vacuum the smoke from its leaves to calm the strong accesses of cough and asthma, thanks to the mucilages it contains.


At present, it is recognized that its therapeutic properties distinguish it from being an effective emollient for bronchial colds, colds and cough.  It is expectorant and tonic.





Its taste is little bitter.  It is part of the herbal teas and pectoral infusions.  There are different fields of action in this plant;  some accepted by traditional medicine and others only by popular medicine.

Respiratory System / Pulmonology: Asthma.  Chronic bronchitis  Bronchiectasis  Cold.  Pulmonary emphysema  Excess mucus.  Pneumoconiosis  Pneumonia / Pulmonia.  Cough irritative  Irritative phenomena in the mouth, throat, pharynx, larynx (gargarismos):
Canker sores  Aphonia.  Tonsillitis.  Bleeding ages.  Pharyngitis.  As a home remedy: It is used for the same purposes as in academia, but also: Blood purification.  Erythema  Wounds and inflammations (apositos).  Contraindications and

Side effects:
Continued use does not exclude liver damage;  cures with tea should be limited between 2 and 4 weeks, at most