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Horehound Herb - Dried - Organic
Horehound is a traditional herb recognized by its soft, silvery-green leaves and distinctly bitter flavor. A member of the mint family, horehound has been used for generations in herbal teas, old-fashioned candies, syrups, lozenges, and other traditional preparations.
Despite belonging to the mint family, horehound does not taste like peppermint or spearmint. Its flavor is intensely earthy and bitter, so it is commonly paired with honey, lemon, peppermint, ginger, or other flavorful ingredients.
Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare
Flavor Profile: Strongly bitter, earthy, and herbal with a slightly cooling finish.
Brewing Instructions:
Add approximately 1 teaspoon of horehound herb per 8 ounces of hot water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain thoroughly. Sweeten generously with honey or your preferred sweetener if desired.
Traditional Uses:
Horehound may be incorporated into homemade herbal teas, syrups, lozenges, and old-fashioned horehound candy recipes. Follow a trusted recipe when preparing candies or concentrated herbal products.
Naturally caffeine-free.
Ingredient: Horehound herb.
Safety Information: Not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are nursing, giving herbal products to a child, taking medication, preparing for surgery, or managing diabetes, low blood pressure, a heart condition, or another medical condition. Large amounts may cause digestive discomfort, nausea, or vomiting.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is horehound herb?
Horehound is a traditional herb with soft, silvery-green leaves. It has been used for generations in herbal teas, old-fashioned candies, syrups, lozenges, and other botanical preparations.
What is the botanical name for horehound?
The botanical name for horehound is Marrubium vulgare.
What does horehound taste like?
Horehound has a distinctly bitter, earthy, and herbal flavor with a slightly cooling finish. Its strong bitterness is traditionally balanced with honey, sugar, lemon, peppermint, or other flavorful ingredients.
Is horehound a type of mint?
Horehound belongs to the mint family, but it does not taste like peppermint or spearmint. Its flavor is much more earthy and bitter.
Does horehound contain caffeine?
No. Horehound herb is naturally caffeine-free.
How do I make horehound tea?
Add approximately 1 teaspoon of horehound herb per 8 ounces of hot water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain thoroughly. Sweeten to taste if desired.
What can I add to improve the flavor of horehound tea?
Honey, lemon, peppermint, ginger, cinnamon, licorice root, or another preferred sweetener can help balance horehound’s naturally strong and bitter flavor.
Can I use this herb to make horehound candy?
Yes. Horehound is traditionally used to make old-fashioned hard candy, lozenges, and syrups. Follow a trusted recipe when preparing candy or concentrated herbal products.
Does horehound treat coughs or sore throats?
Horehound has a long history of traditional use in preparations associated with seasonal throat and respiratory comfort. However, this loose herb is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent coughs, sore throats, or other medical conditions.
Can I use horehound while pregnant or nursing?
Horehound is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are nursing or trying to become pregnant.
Can children use horehound herb?
Consult a qualified pediatric healthcare professional before giving horehound tea, syrups, candies, or other herbal preparations to a child.
Can horehound interact with medication?
Horehound may interact with certain medications. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you take medication, are preparing for surgery, or have diabetes, low blood pressure, a heart condition, or another medical condition.
Can I use large amounts of horehound?
Horehound has an intensely bitter flavor and should be used in modest amounts. Consuming large amounts may cause digestive discomfort, nausea, or vomiting.
How should I store dried horehound herb?
Store horehound in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Keep the package tightly closed between uses to help preserve its freshness.