Marrubium vulgare (White horehound)

  • Rowan McOnegal
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Marrubium vulgare (White horehound). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Close-up of short stem with ovate grey-green downy leaves and clusters of small white flowers around stem. Contains marrubiin (a labdane diterpene). It is known as a traditional medicinal for sore throat. Has also been used as a substitute for quinine in the treatment of malaria. Also contains vitamin C (30mg per 100g). Has been widely used in the manufacture of alcoholic spirits.

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