Tussilago
has expectorant, antitussive, emollient, anticatarrhal and diuretic
properties.
It can be used for chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating cough,
laryngitis, pertussis and asthma.
Its soothing expectorant action makes it useful in most respiratory
problems, including chronic forms of emphysema.
It has been used as a mild diuretic for cystitis.
It can be used externally for boils, abscesses and purulent ulcers and even
for joint and rheumatic pain.