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[[File:Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot,<ref name="int"/> is a plant in the groundsel tribe in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to Europe and parts of western and central Asia. It has had uses in traditional medicine. The name "tussilago" is derived from the Latin tussis, meaning cough, and ago, meaning to cast or to act on.<ref name="int2"/> However, the discovery of toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the plant has resulted in liver health concernsfarfara1.jpg|thumb|right]]

'''Tussilago farfara ''' is a plant in the only accepted species groundsel tribe in the genus Tussilago, although more than two dozen other species have at one time or another been considered part daisy family Asteraceae and it is native to Europe and parts of this groupwestern and central Asia.

== Description Uses=={{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Laryngitis}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Whooping cough}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}

Coltsfoot is a perennial herbaceous plant that spreads by seeds and rhizomes. Tussilago is often found in colonies of dozens of plants. The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions, appear in early spring before dandelions appear. The leaves, which resemble a colt's foot in cross section, do not appear usually until after the seeds are set. Thus, the flowers appear on stems with no apparent leaves==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Flowers}}, and the later appearing leaves then wither and die during the season without seeming to set flowers. The plant is typically 10–30 cm in height. The leaves have angular teeth on their margins{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.<ref name="des"/>

== Uses Chemical Composition==Tussilagin, Sitosterol, Gallic, tartaric and malic acids, Tannins, Dextrin, Mucus, Mnulin, Flavonoids, Vitamin C<ref name="chemical composition"/>

Coltsfoot has been used in herbal medicine and has been consumed as a food product with some confectionery products==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Watpan|en=Colt's Foot, such as Coltsfoot Rock. Tussilago farfara leaves have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (as tea or syrup) or externally (directly applied) for treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract, skin, locomotor system, viral infections, flu, colds, fever, rheumatism and gout.}}

Coltsfoot is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the gothic and small angle shades==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===

==Common name=Rasa===

===Veerya=== ===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Perennial herbaceous plant}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|There is one leaf per node along the stem and basal of the leaves are growing only at the base of the plant}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flower head has tubular disk flowers in the center and ray flowers, these often strap-shaped, around the periphery}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Tufted seeds|0.3 cm long|Cylindrical in shape and yellow or red brown in color||}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Seed - the plant does not usually require help with spreading itself around, but if required the seed can be sown in situ in early spring or autumn. Division of the roots is very easy and succeeds at almost any time in the year.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Woodland Garden Sunny Edge}}, {{Commonly seen|Dappled Shade}}, {{Commonly seen|Hedgerow}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Huflattichflur.jpg|HabitatFile:Flowers growing through street.jpgFile:2007 tussilago farfara.jpgFile:Tussilago farfara, from Riza DSC06809.JPGFile:Coltsfoot.jpgFile:Tussilago farfara.JPGFile:Odd flowers.jpgFile:Tussilago farfara 004.jpgFile:Tussilago farfara jfg.jpgFile:Tussilago-farfara-plant.jpgFile:Tussilago-farfara-pioneer.JPGFile:Tussilago farfara whole.png|Whole plantFile:tussilago farfara.jpeg|habitusFile:Tussilago_farfara_001.JPGFile:Tussilago farfara1.jpgFile:Tussilago-farfara-huflattich.jpg|Early habitus</gallery> == References == <references><ref name="intchemical composition">[https://plantswww.usdarxmed.govcom/coreherbal/profile?symbol=TUFA "Tussilago farfara". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA.coltsfoot Chemical Composition]</ref> <ref name="int2Leaf">[https://booksgobotany.googlenewenglandwild.co.inorg/species/tussilago/farfara/books?id=Wwi5sUW6R18C&pg=PA312&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false An analytical dictionary of the English languageCharacteristics]</ref> <ref name="desHow to plant/cultivate">[httphttps://www.efloraspfaf.org/florataxonuser/plant.aspx?flora_idLatinName=1&taxon_id=134025 Magnoliophyta: Asteridae, Part 7: Asteraceae, Part 2. Flora of North America.Tussilago+farfara Cultivation details]</ref>

== External Links == *[httpshttp://enwww.wikipedialuontoportti.orgcom/wikisuomi/en/kukkakasvit/coltsfoot Tussilago Tussilagofarfara on nature gate]