White Horehound - Μαρρούβιον - Marrubium Vulgare
Each pack contains ½ cup (125ml) of the Herb. The weight varies due to the density of each herb.
Basic Medicinal Properties:
White horehound is a powerful medicinal herb with expectorant, digestive, and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports respiratory health, aids digestion, promotes liver function, and strengthens the immune system. Traditionally, it has been used to treat coughs, bronchial infections, and digestive discomfort.
Additional Details
Supports Respiratory Health and Clears Congestion
White horehound is well known for its expectorant properties, making it an effective remedy for coughs, bronchitis, and colds. It helps loosen mucus in the lungs and airways, facilitating easier breathing.
Eases Coughs and Soothes Sore Throats
The bitter compounds in white horehound stimulate mucus production, helping to soothe dry and irritated throats. It is commonly used in herbal cough syrups and lozenges.
Aids Digestion and Relieves Bloating
White horehound stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and bile, aiding digestion and improving nutrient absorption. It is traditionally used to relieve bloating, indigestion, and loss of appetite.
Supports Liver and Gallbladder Function
With its bitter and detoxifying properties, white horehound promotes liver health and stimulates bile flow, making it useful in herbal formulas for liver and gallbladder support.
Boosts the Immune System
White horehound has antimicrobial and immune-strengthening properties that help the body fight off infections and recover from illness more quickly.
Regulates Blood Sugar and Circulation
Some studies suggest that white horehound may help regulate blood sugar levels and support circulation, contributing to overall metabolic health.
Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Relieving Properties
White horehound has been used traditionally to reduce inflammation and relieve muscle pain, making it beneficial for conditions such as arthritis and general aches.
About the Herb
Historical and Folklore Uses
White horehound has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans valued it for its effectiveness in treating respiratory ailments, and it was commonly prescribed by physicians such as Dioscorides.
During the Middle Ages, white horehound became a staple in European herbal remedies for coughs, lung infections, and digestive issues. It was often used in monastery medicine and included in early apothecary recipes.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), white horehound has been used to expel excess heat from the lungs and improve respiratory function.
Folklore and Symbolism
White horehound has long been associated with protection and healing. In European folklore, it was believed to ward off evil spirits and protect against witchcraft. Some traditions suggested that carrying white horehound could bring strength and endurance.
It was also used in magical rituals for purification, often burned as incense or added to herbal amulets for protection.
Culinary and Traditional Uses
White horehound is commonly used in herbal cough syrups, throat lozenges, and teas for respiratory support.
It has been infused into bitters and digestive tonics to aid digestion.
In some cultures, it was brewed into medicinal beers or mixed with honey as a natural remedy.
Interesting Facts
The name Marrubium is believed to derive from an ancient Hebrew word meaning “bitter juice.”
White horehound was one of the most commonly used herbs in traditional herbal cough syrups before modern medicine.
The plant has a long history of being used to flavour liqueurs, digestive bitters, and herbal tonics.
Some early herbalists recommended white horehound as a remedy for snake bites and insect stings.