Horehound has been around for a long time — as candy, throat lozenges, tea, and syrup. The plant’s name comes from Horus, the Egyptian god of sky and light. It has many uses over the centuries. Ancient Greeks used horehound to cure the bite of mad dogs. Other medicinal uses for horehound included treatments for hepatitis, tumors, tuberculosis, typhoid, snake bite, worms, jaundice, bronchitis, and more. Horehound with rose oil was thought to cure earache. Horehound sniffed or used on the eyes was thought to improve eyesight. The herb was used to relieve liver and spleen obstructions. Folk legend says … Continue reading →