What is the common name for Marrubium vulgare?
White horehound is the common name for the plant Marrubium vulgare L. White horehound is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. White horehound is used for digestion problems including diabetes, loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and liver and gallbladder complaints.
What is the history of Marrubium vulgare?
White horehound is native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, and is a widely-used medicinal herb and tonic that is often used to treat coughs, colds and congestion. It is believed to have escaped cultivation first in California in 1833, and has since become a weed of grazed lands. The history of using horehound medicinally dates back to the first century and it is still used today. Uses include cold and flu symptoms, coughs, upper respiratory issues, as well as digestive issues like stimulating digestion and loss of appetite.Since horehound acts as a bitter and may increase production of stomach acid, people with gastritis or peptic ulcer disease should use it cautiously. Horehound should not be used during pregnancy, as it may stimulate contractions.