Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) seeds, qty 100, organically grown. Horehound has been a remedy for chest problems since ancient times, most frequently taken as a syrup made with honey/sugar because it is very bitter. The infusion of leaves is helpful for wheezing, bronchitis, non-productive coughs or whooping cough. As a bitter tonic, horehound increases the appetite and supports the function of the stomach. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
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Horehound Seeds – Marrubium vulgare Seeds – Easy to Grow! – Multiple Quantities
Please note: The free shipping on this item means it will be sent as a letter without tracking. They generally arrive within 5 business days(in the U.S.) but can sometimes take up to 10. Orders with 5 or more packets of any of the seeds we sell with free shipping will get a free upgrade to tracked shipping(Domestic Only). If you’re a gardener looking for something a little different, then horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is the perfect choice! This hardy perennial grows best in full sun and well-drained, poor soils and is both native to Europe and naturalized throughout North America. The pungent aroma of this plant makes it a great addition to potpourri or as a flavor enhancer in liqueurs. You can even dry out the leaves and stems to brew into tea! Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) can grow up to 30cm high and spreads quickly; so if you want to keep it under control, make sure it has plenty of space or grow it in a pot! In summertime, small white purple or pink flowers will bloom which are beautiful additions to herb gardens. Horehound doesn’t require any special fertilizing or watering and since it is winter-hardy in zones 4-8, it’s an ideal choice for colder climates. At the end of the day, horehound is a versatile plant that anyone can grow with ease. So why not give horehound (Marrubium vulgare) seeds a try – you won’t be sorry!
500 White Horehound Herb Seeds Marrubium vulgare
500 White Horehound Herb Seeds Marrubium vulgare Marrubium vulgare (white horehound or common horehound) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. It is also widely naturalized in many places, including most of North and South America. It is a grey-leaved herbaceous perennial plant, and grows to 25–45 centimetres (10–18 in) tall. The leaves are 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in) long with a densely crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. The flowers are white, borne in clusters on the upper part of the main stem. Horehound drops are bittersweet hard candies made with sugar and an extract of M.vulgare. They are dark-colored, dissolve in the mouth, and have a flavor that has been compared to menthol and root beer. Like other products derived from M.vulgare, they are sometimes used as an unproven folk treatment for coughs and other ailments. M.vulgare is used to make beverages such as horehound tea which is similar to the Maghrebi mint tea.
250 White Horehound Herb Seeds Marrubium vulgare
250 White Horehound Herb Seeds Marrubium vulgare Marrubium vulgare (white horehound or common horehound) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. It is also widely naturalized in many places, including most of North and South America. It is a grey-leaved herbaceous perennial plant, and grows to 25–45 centimetres (10–18 in) tall. The leaves are 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in) long with a densely crinkled surface, and are covered in downy hairs. The flowers are white, borne in clusters on the upper part of the main stem. Horehound drops are bittersweet hard candies made with sugar and an extract of M.vulgare. They are dark-colored, dissolve in the mouth, and have a flavor that has been compared to menthol and root beer. Like other products derived from M.vulgare, they are sometimes used as an unproven folk treatment for coughs and other ailments. M.vulgare is used to make beverages such as horehound tea which is similar to the Maghrebi mint tea.