Petasites japonicus

Petasites japonicus
Family:Petasites japonicus; Antiasthmatic; Antispasmodic; Expectorant; Poultice.
Common name:Sweet coltsfoot
The plant (though the exact part of the plant used is not specified) is antiasthmatic antispasmodic expectorant and poultice. A decoction is used in the treatment of chronic coughing and pulmonary 'deficiency' laboured or difficult breathing and asthma constant sputum formation and pulmonary tuberculosis.

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