Tussilage | Fleur entière séchée (Tussilago farfara)

What is coltsfoot?

Coltsfoot is a plant found in abundance in Quebec, native to Eurasia. Its flower buds are particularly interesting; they make excellent herbal teas and are useful for seasoning meals.

How to use coltsfoot?

As an infusion, alone or in combination with other spring plants, for a soothing moment. Coltsfoot can also be used as a decoction to soothe the respiratory tract and relieve cold symptoms. Traditionally, it is used for its expectorant and soothing properties on the throat and lungs.

Its natural habitat

Coltsfoot is a perennial plant, sometimes confused with dandelion due to its shape and color. This early spring herb is probably the first to flower of the season, making it crucial for feeding bees.

It is considered a weed that can affect certain market garden crops such as soybeans, cereals, alfalfa, and corn. It is found in damp and clayey rugged terrain, along roadsides, in ditches, etc.