Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers for Export & Wholesale
At ACPFOOD, we supply bulk dried coltsfoot flowers (Tussilago farfara) to international buyers, wholesalers, and distributors. Known for their traditional uses in herbal medicine, our carefully sourced flowers are available for export and wholesale trade with consistent quality and competitive prices.
Wholesale Supply of Tussilago Farfara Flowers
Product Code: HER-092
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 50kg
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Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers and Leaves for Wholesale Buyers
Our bulk dried coltsfoot flowers and coltsfoot leaves are carefully harvested and dried to meet the needs of wholesalers, distributors, and exporters in the herbal trade. At ACPFOOD, we ensure reliable supply and consistent quality for tussilago farfara flowers wholesale, making us a trusted supplier for international buyers seeking natural herbs in bulk quantities.
ACPFOOD supplies Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers, one of the most widely used botanical ingredients in respiratory herbal formulations across Europe, Asia, and North America. Harvested from clean mountain regions in Iran, our Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers are carefully dried and hand-cleaned to preserve their natural yellow color, aroma, and high mucilage content.
Recognized globally for their traditional use in respiratory and throat-soothing remedies, Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers contain mucilage, flavonoids, tussilagone, and other active plant constituents valued in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. They are used extensively in cough syrups, throat lozenges, herbal teas, lung-support blends, and anti-inflammatory natural products.
ACPFOOD ensures that every shipment of Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers is laboratory tested for purity, moisture, microbiology, and heavy metals, making it suitable for professional formulators, herb processors, and global health brands.
🏭 Industrial Applications
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Primary ingredient in cough-remedy formulations
Used in expectorant syrups, bronchial teas, and pulmonary tonics
Supports dry cough, throat irritation, and mild respiratory congestion
Herbal Tea & Beverage Industry
Added to respiratory herbal tea blends
Used for soothing and expectorant traditional infusions
Traditional & Natural Medicine
Applied in detox blends, antioxidant formulas, and classical herb mixtures
Cosmetics & Topical Formulas
Incorporated into skin-calming balms and poultices
🌱 Product Specifications
Parameter
Description
Botanical Name
Tussilago farfara L.
Common Name
Coltsfoot
Plant Part Used
Dried Flowers
Color
Yellow to golden yellow
Purity
≥ 98%
Moisture
≤ 10%
Processing Method
Hand-harvested, shade-dried, mechanically cleaned
Origin
Iran
Shelf Life
24 months
🌍 Why Choose ACPFOOD for Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers
✔️ Trusted global supplier of Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers for pharmaceutical and tea industries
✔️ Naturally dried, non-irradiated, and free from additives
✔️ Laboratory-verified for safety and phytochemical integrity
✔️ Export-ready packaging suitable for long-term storage and transport
✔️ Full documentation available (CoA, TDS, MSDS)
✔️ Reliable supply chain with consistent product quality
ACPFOOD is a preferred sourcing partner for companies requiring high-grade Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers for herbal teas, supplements, and respiratory wellness products.
🚚 Delivery Options
🌍 Direct Export from Iran – Available worldwide 🇪🇺 EU Deliveries: DDP from Heppenheim, Germany (MOQ: 500 Kg) 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇨🇳 China: DDP (MOQ: 500 Kg) 🇺🇸 USA: DAP (MOQ: 1000 Kg) 🚢 Global: CIF shipping available to all ports
Scientific Name: Tussilago farfara L. Synonyms: Tussilago radiata Gilib. English Name: Coltsfoot Other Names in English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Colt’s foot, Cough Wort, Farfara Family: Asteraceae
GENERAL DATA
Plant parts: Flowers, Leaves, Stems Cultivation mode: Wild Collection\Cultivated In manufacturing: Pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and confectionary. In food: Tea, syrup.
🍃 Industries That Use Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.)
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.) is a perennial herb from the Asteraceae family, traditionally used in respiratory herbal medicine across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In Persian, it’s known as Pay-e Khar (پایِ خَر) or more precisely by its function as a lung remedy. Its yellow dandelion-like flowers appear before the leaves, giving it symbolic and medicinal importance.
🌿 What Is Coltsfoot?
It is prized for its mucilage, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, making it a soothing herb for respiratory tract irritation, dry coughs, and throat inflammation.
Traditionally used in infusions, syrups, lozenges, and smoke blends, Coltsfoot has long been a go-to herb for lung and throat support.
Bright yellow petals of the coltsfoot herb
1. Pharmaceutical & Herbal Medicine Industry
It plays a key role in cough-relieving and mucolytic formulations, especially for dry or irritating coughs.
Medical Applications:
Herbal cough syrups and expectorants for sore throat, laryngitis, and bronchitis
Anti-inflammatory teas and infusions for respiratory irritation
Lozenges or gargles for vocal strain and hoarseness
Topical applications for minor skin inflammation
✅ Used in traditional European, Persian, and Chinese medicine ✅ Often combined with Thyme, Licorice, or Violet leaves
⚠️ Note: Contains trace levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs); regulated in some countries for internal use
2. Nutraceutical & Wellness Supplement Industry
Though limited by PA content in some regions, purified extracts or PA-free Coltsfoot are used in natural lung-support blends and detox herbal systems.
Applications:
Seasonal respiratory support capsules
Herbal smoking alternatives or detox blends
Immune teas for throat and bronchial comfort
Voice and vocal cord support formulas for professionals
✅ PA-free certified extracts increasingly used in nutraceuticals ✅ Suitable in formulations for singers, speakers, and smokers
3. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
This herb is incorporated in traditional and natural skincare formulations for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
Applications:
Soothing creams or ointments for irritated or cracked skin
Herbal facial steam and rinses for acne-prone skin
Botanical shampoos or conditioners for itchy scalp and dandruff
Salves for minor rashes or dry elbows/knees
✅ Gentle on sensitive skin ✅ Common in folk remedies for skin repair
4. Ethnic & Traditional Herbal Practices
Used for centuries in Persian, European, and Chinese medicine, Coltsfoot is a cooling, moistening herb associated with lung and throat health.
Applications:
Damnoosh (herbal tea) for dry cough, post-infection dryness
Burned and inhaled (traditional method) for wheezing and asthma
✅ Long-standing use in Middle Eastern and European apothecaries ✅ Known in rural Persian herbalism for “softening” the chest
5. Academic & Botanical Research
Scientific studies explore mucilage-rich and antioxidant properties of Coltsfoot, as well as safety and standardization of PA-free extracts.
Research Areas:
Demulcent and expectorant activity
Anti-inflammatory compounds in leaves and flowers
Identification and detoxification of pyrrolizidine alkaloids
In-vitro antioxidant potential of Coltsfoot extracts
✅ Focus on respiratory herbalism and phytotoxicology ✅ PA-free standardization gaining research momentum
✅ Summary of Key Applications
Industry
Common Uses
Pharmaceutical & Herbal
Cough syrups, teas, throat lozenges, expectorants
Nutraceutical & Wellness
Lung detox, voice support capsules, smoking alternatives
Cosmetic & Personal Care
Healing creams, scalp tonics, herbal face rinses
Ethnic & Traditional Use
Damnoosh, chest rubs, traditional smoke blends
Academic & Botanical Study
Research on mucilage, PA content, lung-soothing properties
🌟 Key Features
Rich in mucilage, flavonoids, and phenolic acids
Traditionally used for dry cough, throat irritation, and lung relief
Found in teas, syrups, lozenges, and skin ointments
Known across Persian, European, and Chinese medical traditions
⚠️ Must be PA-free for safe internal consumption in modern herbalism
PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Persian Name: پای خر/ Pay-e-Khar German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Huflattich French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): pas d’âne, Tussilage, Filius ante patrem, herbe de Saint-Quirin, Tussilage pas d’âne
A vibrant coltsfoot flower from the herbal Tussilago plant
About Tussilago Farfara
It is a plant of the Asteraceae family, perennial, the lower part of which is thick fleshy and creeping, from which a number of vertical stems emerge. The stems are cotton white with flakes that are purple in color and the leaves are broad, close to the ground and attached to the roots. The leaf plate which is facing the soil is cotton white and the upper leaf plate is green and heart-shaped with wavy edges that usually appear after flowers.
The flowers are single and yellow, appearing in early spring. This plant grows in wet and humid places and is found in Iran in most areas, including northern of Iran.
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Coltsfoot Temperament
Hot and dry.
Tussilago farfara Chemical Constituents
Approximately 150 phytochemicals have been isolated from the coltsfoot. Previous studies of Colt’s foot have identified the presence of chemical constituents such as sesquiterpenes, triterpenoid, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, chromones and its derivatives, alkaloids, and other phytochemicals. Among these compounds, TSL and caffeoylquinic acid derivatives are the main bioactive components in it.
Coltsfoot flower spotted in forest habitat
Coltsfoot Health Benefits
Colt’s foot flower
1. Drink a cup of its brewed tea every morning, noon and night. It is tonic, laxative, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue.
2. Its dry incense or inhalation of its smoke is useful for treating shortness of breath, chest ulcers, relieving cough and eliminating chest gas.
Colt’s foot leaves
1. Boil twenty to forty grams of Colt’s foot leaves in one liter of water and strain the tea and drink it three to four cups a day. It is useful for treating skin diseases, bladder inflammation and preventing scrofula, it is useful for treating chest disorders, chronic bronchitis and asthma.
2. Wrap it like a cigarette and smoke. It is useful for relieving cough and shortness of breath and treats lung disorders.
3. If you put this flower in the form of a suppository in the vagina, it will remove the living and dead fetus.
4. Brew five grams of its leaves and flowers in a glass of boiling water, then sweeten its strained tea with honey and eat it gradually during the day. It is a sedative for asthma, it is also very useful in cases of bronchitis.
5. The poultice of the leaf along with its flower, dwindle the swellings, opens it and heals the wounds.
Colt’s foot buds
1. Brew 20 to 40 grams of its fresh or dried buds in a liter of boiling water and drink its strained tea three cups a day. It is effective for relieving cough and treating bronchitis, softening the chest and relieving severe inflammation of the chest, treating asthma, lung cancer and removing blood clots from the lungs. It is a very useful medicine for severe colds, for treating tuberculosis, sudden paralysis caused by cerebral hemorrhage and influenza.
2. Eating it mixed with honey is good for healing lungs wounds.
Colt’s foot rootstock
1. Brew five grams of it in a liter of boiled water and strain a cup of water every morning, noon and night, and drink it. It is effective in cases of chest disorders, chronic bronchitis and asthma.
2. Keep it in your mouth. It is useful for relieving chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest ulcers and dwindle chest gas.
Coltsfoot blooms before leaf development
🌼 Nutrition Facts – Coltsfoot (Dried)
(Tussilago farfara L.)
Serving Size: 2 g (~1 tablespoon dried flowers or leaves for infusion) Calories: ~4 kcal
Nutrient
Amount per 2g
Per 100g
Total Fat
0.02 g
1.0 g
• Saturated Fat
0.004 g
0.2 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
0 mg
Sodium
0.6 mg
30 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.9 g
45.0 g
• Dietary Fiber
0.3 g
15.0 g
• Natural Sugars
0.05 g
2.5 g
Protein
0.2 g
10.0 g
🌿 Phytochemical & Functional Profile (Per 100g):
Compound / Group
Approx. Content
Functional Role
Mucilage
High
Soothing to respiratory tract, reduces cough reflex
Flavonoids (tussilagin, quercetin)
Moderate
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Triterpenes & Sterols
Present
Tissue repair, mild immunomodulation
Phenolic acids
Present
Antioxidant, astringent
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)
Trace–low
Traditionally present; some may be hepatotoxic*
🧬 Vitamins & Minerals (Per 100g, dried):
Micronutrient
Approx. Content
% DV (per 100g)
Calcium
~480 mg
48%
Iron
~5.2 mg
29%
Magnesium
~150 mg
38%
Potassium
~780 mg
22%
Vitamin C
~12 mg
13%
Vitamin A (as carotenoids)
~2,100 IU
42%
🌼 Coltsfoot (Pay-e Khar) has been used since antiquity as a remedy for dry, irritating coughs and hoarseness. Its mucilage-rich composition coats the throat and bronchi, offering natural relief. Often consumed as an herbal tea, syrup, or smoke preparation.
✅ Naturally caffeine-free and soothing. Used in respiratory formulas, expectorant blends, and traditional syrups.
⚠️ Contains trace pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which may be hepatotoxic if consumed in large amounts or long-term. Use in moderation and avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or liver disease.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrient values vary depending on soil, climate, and plant part used.
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Research & Studies
Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers – Scientific Research and Industrial Applications
Dried Coltsfoot flowers (Farfarae Flos) from Tussilago farfara L. are a classic respiratory herb with a long history in European and Asian medicine and a strong modern evidence base. For buyers of Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers, recent reviews describe more than 150–170 identified compounds (sesquiterpenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, chromones and pyrrolizidine alkaloids) with antitussive, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and neuroprotective activities. PubMed+1
1. Scientific profile of Tussilago farfara flowers (Farfarae Flos)
1.1 Phytochemistry & pharmacology
A 2020 Journal of Ethnopharmacology review “Farfarae Flos: A review of botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology” describes ~175 compounds isolated from the dried flower buds, including terpenoids, organic acids, flavonoids, alkaloids, chromones and volatile oils. The herb shows documented effects on the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive systems, plus antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective actions. Full text: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.113038
A companion 2020 ethnopharmacology review on Tussilago farfara confirms its status as a “vital folk medicine” for respiratory disorders and summarises its phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and quality control in detail. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.113478
These high-level reviews give Tussilago farfara bulk buyers and regulators an excellent scientific foundation when they consider pharmaceutical grade Tussilago farfara flowers.
A mechanistic study on Farfarae Flos identified tussilagone and related sesquiterpenoids as major active constituents responsible for antitussive, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects in animal models of cough and airway inflammation. The paper “Discovering the Major Antitussive, Expectorant, and Anti-Inflammatory Bioactive Constituents in Farfarae Flos” is available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7037795/
These findings extend the long-standing use of Coltsfoot flower preparations in syrups and decoctions for cough, phlegm and bronchitis, as highlighted in the Farfarae Flos review and earlier pharmacopoeial references.
This directly supports industrial interest in bulk Coltsfoot flowers for cough syrups, bulk Coltsfoot flowers for respiratory remedies and bulk dried Coltsfoot flowers for herbal formulations targeting the upper airways.
1.3 Antioxidant & antibacterial activity
A 2023 study from the University of Tuzla evaluated multiple T. farfara extracts and confirmed very high antioxidant activity (DPPH radical inhibition and reducing power) and strong antibacterial effects of ethanolic, acetone and hydro-alcoholic extracts against several test bacteria. Full text: https://www.ijobas.pelnus.ac.id/index.php/ijobas/article/view/249
A Canadian study from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi characterised essential oil from T. farfara collected in Quebec and identified 45 volatile components, dominated by 1-nonene (40.1%), α-phellandrene (26.0%) and p-cymene (6.6%). The essential oil showed antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30257572/
Together, these data support premium Coltsfoot flowers wholesale for natural antioxidant systems and wholesale Coltsfoot flowers for nutraceuticals and herbal teas where antioxidant and antimicrobial support are desired.
Coltsfoot flowers and leaves naturally contain 1,2-unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) such as senecionine and senkirkine, which are potentially hepatotoxic and carcinogenic at sufficient exposure levels. Polskie Towarzystwo Botaniczne+1
Key points from the literature and regulatory bodies:
The Farfarae Flos review notes that while traditional doses appear safe, the hepatotoxic components must be monitored carefully to maximise therapeutic potential and ensure safe use in modern products. ScienceDirect+1
A Polish study on PA content in coltsfoot leaves showed large variability (0.06–1.04 µg/g dry matter) between populations, and concluded that some natural populations can yield raw material with comparatively low PA levels – but variation is high, so systematic testing is necessary. PDF: https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/asbp/article/download/asbp.2013.028/1908
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a general scientific opinion on risks from pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey, teas, herbal infusions and food supplements, warning that PA-producing plants can pose a health concern, especially in food supplements and for frequent consumers. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4908
In an earlier EFSA opinion on health claims for upper respiratory tract function, Tussilago farfara preparations were considered “not sufficiently characterised” to substantiate specific health claims under EU nutrition & health claims rules.https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1301
For wholesale Coltsfoot flowers supplier operations and any Tussilago farfara raw material supplier, this means:
Rigorous PA testing and batch-to-batch quality control are essential, especially for products intended as teas, herbal infusions or food supplements.
Working with cultivars and harvest regions known for lower PA levels and using validated analytical methods is key for high-quality dried Coltsfoot flowers for export and compliant bulk dried Coltsfoot flowers for export.
3. Relevance for UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
While much of the modern pharmacology is generated in China and Europe, manufacturers and R&D teams in the UK, North America and the Southern Hemisphere rely heavily on this global evidence base when working with Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers.
United Kingdom & European Union
T. farfara is documented in European herbal traditions and pharmacopoeias as a classic demulcent and antitussive herb for cough, asthma and chronic bronchitis, often as tea or syrup. The Farfarae Flos and ethnopharmacology reviews summarise this long history. ScienceDirect+1
At the same time, EFSA and EMA guidance on PAs has led to strict quality expectations for Coltsfoot-containing teas, syrups and supplements, pushing EU buyers towards carefully controlled, analytically tested raw materials. European Food Safety Authority+1
This context supports UK/EU importers who want to buy dried Coltsfoot flowers in bulk from a supplier who can give a stable Tussilago farfara wholesale price for importers while meeting PA and contaminant guidelines.
USA & Canada
North American herbal medicine uses Coltsfoot for cough and bronchitis, while Canadian research at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi has characterised Quebec-origin essential oil and confirmed antibacterial activity, showing direct scientific engagement with the plant in Canada. PubMed+1
US and Canadian nutraceutical companies increasingly require traceable sourcing, PA testing and robust evidence for respiratory and antioxidant claims, making pharmaceutical grade Tussilago farfara flowers and well-documented Tussilago farfara raw material supplier relationships critical.
Australia & New Zealand
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has evaluated pyrrolizidine alkaloids in foods and herbal products, using international data (including PA-producing plants like Coltsfoot) to guide risk assessment. European Medicines Agency (EMA)+1
This regulatory climate encourages ANZ brands to use organic Tussilago farfara flowers for herbal tea and syrups only from sources with strong analytical documentation and clear provenance – ideal positioning for premium dried Coltsfoot flowers bulk sourcing from Europe and neighbouring regions.
South Africa
South African phytomedicine companies frequently adopt EU and EFSA benchmarks for PA-containing botanicals while formulating traditional and Western-style cough, cold and respiratory remedies. European Food Safety Authority+1
For this market, a dependable wholesale Coltsfoot flowers supplier offering PA-tested, standardised batches becomes a strategic partner for bulk Coltsfoot flowers for respiratory remedies and bulk Coltsfoot flowers for traditional medicine manufacturers.
4. Key application areas supported by current research
Across these regions, the literature supports several industrial uses for Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers:
Respiratory syrups and lozenges
Antitussive, expectorant and anti-inflammatory activities of Coltsfoot flowers, with identified bioactive markers such as tussilagone, support their traditional use in cough syrups and lozenges – always under PA-aware quality control. PMC+1
This underpins demand for bulk Coltsfoot flowers for cough syrups and bulk Coltsfoot flowers for respiratory remedies.
Herbal teas and infusion blends
Demulcent mucilage, flavonoids and phenolic acids provide soothing, antioxidant support in herbal teas; this is a typical use case for organic Tussilago farfara flowers for herbal tea in EU and international markets. ScienceDirect+1
Nutraceuticals and complex herbal formulations
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects from extracts and essential oils support inclusion in respiratory and immune-support blends, where wholesale Coltsfoot flowers for nutraceuticals and bulk dried Coltsfoot flowers for herbal formulations are needed. ResearchGate+1
Natural antimicrobial and aroma components
Essential oil work (Quebec, Canada; Iranian populations) shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, making Coltsfoot a candidate for natural preservative systems, aromatised syrups and functional beverages. PubMed+1
5. Commercial & sourcing note (acpfood.com)
For technical, regulatory and purchasing teams evaluating Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers, ACPFOOD can position itself as:
A specialist Tussilago farfara raw material supplier for manufacturers who want to
buy dried Coltsfoot flowers in bulk,
secure premium Coltsfoot flowers wholesale, and
maintain a predictable Tussilago farfara wholesale price for importers.
A reliable partner for dried Coltsfoot flowers bulk sourcing from Europe (and neighbouring high-altitude regions), combining traditional European know-how with modern quality systems, including PA monitoring, microbiological control and full traceability – essential for high-quality dried Coltsfoot flowers for export.
A B2B supplier serving:
Tussilago farfara bulk buyers in the cough and cold category,
formulators needing bulk Coltsfoot flowers for cough syrups and bulk Coltsfoot flowers for traditional medicine manufacturers,
nutraceutical brands looking for wholesale Coltsfoot flowers for nutraceuticals and bulk dried Coltsfoot flowers for herbal formulations, and
tea and infusion companies seeking organic Tussilago farfara flowers for herbal tea.
By combining modern pharmacological data with strict PA-focused quality control, ACPFOOD can help its customers turn Bulk Dried Coltsfoot Flowers into safe, compliant and commercially attractive ingredients for respiratory and wellness products across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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