Tussilago farfara
A traditional respiratory herb whose Latin name means "cough dispeller." Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — use PA-free preparations.
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May interact with hepatotoxic drugs and blood pressure medications.
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PA-free products: generally tolerated. Non-PA-free: SEVERE liver damage.
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