Marrubium vulgare
Woolly-leaved perennial with a distinctive musky scent and small white flowers in tight whorls.
Origin: Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Growing Notes: Full sun, tolerant of poor dry soil.
Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort, often as a cough syrup.
Steep 1-2 tsp dried leaf, covered, 8-10 min; very bitter, traditionally sweetened into a syrup or lozenge.
Dosage: Tea: 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup, or as a sweetened syrup.
Generally well tolerated in normal tea amounts; large amounts may cause GI upset or affect heart rhythm in sensitive individuals. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy, nursing, or if on heart medication.
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