Herb of the Month: Horehound
Posted by TriLight Health on Sep 23rd 2025
If you've ever gone into an old-fashioned candy shop- or seen one in a museum, you've probably seen horehound candy. This candy is still made, though not as well-known. Today, you're most likely to see horehound herb in herbal respiratory support products. The hard candies, once so widely used, actually helped lead to the creation of modern cough drops- which often have horehound added to them. It's been in use for much longer than the candies, though. The name comes from ancient Egyptian culture, who called it the "seed of Horus;" the falcon-headed god associated with protection and healing. Horehound has a slightly bitter taste and aromatic qualities. It is traditionally used in teas, tinctures, syrups, or candies—like the classic horehound drops. The leaves and flowers are also used in culinary preparations.
Traditional Herbal Uses of Horehound
Marrubium vulgare
- Culinary preparations
- Digestion
- Expectorant
- Inflmmation
- Immune support
- Respiratory support
- Sore throat
- And more
There is also some research being conducted on the use of horehound herb as an appetite suppressant.
Note - Horehound is a member of the mint family. Those with mint allergies should use caution. Always consult with a healthcare provider before trying anything new.
How we use it-
We use it Lungs Plus & Lung Tonic, our September Specials of the Month.
Lungs Plus: A powerhouse herbal respiratory support blend. Pairs horehound with mullein, wild cherry bark, elecampane, pleurisy root, plantain, chickweed, coltsfoot, astragalus root, peppermint, and chestnut.
Lung Tonic: A gentler, midwife-approved formula for daily respiratory maintenance, pregnancy-friendly (no coltsfoot). Horehound joins the same supportive herbs as Lungs Plus (minus coltsfoot) to nurture ongoing lung comfort.
Both are 10% off for September 2025.
No coupon code needed, simply add them to your cart.
Learn More
September Specials of the Month- Lungs Plus & Lung Tonic
Understanding Herbal Preparations- Lozenge
Herb of the Day: Wild Cherry Bark
