4. Coltsfoot

This also goes by names such as coughwort, farfarae folium leaf, and foalswort. It is made from a plant that is believed to be native to areas of Asia and Europe and its presence in both North and South America may have resulted when settlers brought it to cultivate as a medicinal plant. It’s most common uses involve disorders of the respiratory system such as laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma. It is also used for sore throats and coughs. Potential dangers from using coltsfoot include liver damage and cancer.