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Horehound Tea & Tincture Recipes

Horehound soothes coughs and sore throats, supports respiratory function, and promotes strong digestion. Here's how to prepare it.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Calories
Author Heather Dessinger

Ingredients

Horehound Tea Ingredients

Horehound Tincture Ingredients

Instructions

Horehound Tea Instructions

  • Pour boiling water over the leaves, cover the cup with a plate, and let them steep for 10-12 minutes.
  • Strain out the leaves and sweeten your herbal tea with honey, maple syrup, or any other sweetener if desired. A squeeze of lemon can be a good addition, too.

Horehound Tincture Ingredients

  • Add 1 ounce of dried horehound (by weight) to an 8 ounce jar. Pour the alcohol over the horehound, then cover the with a lid and shake it well. If desired, write the start date on the jar using a sticky note, label, or piece of tape – it makes keeping track of how long it’s been steeping easier.
  • Place the jar in a dark, room temperature area. (I keep mine in a kitchen cabinet.) Let the mixture steep for 2-5 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  • When it’s ready, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth, making sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Pour the tincture in a clean jar or dropper bottle and store it in a cool, dark area.

Notes

Nutrition estimates are not available. 
Suggested Use for Tea:
JJ Pursell, author of The Herbal Apothecary, suggests 1 to 3 cups per day.
Suggested Use for Tincture:
In The Modern Herbal Dispensatory, herbalists Thomas Easley and Steven Horne suggest 0.5-3 ml (0.1-0.6 tsp), 3 times daily.