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What does horehound mean?

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  1. A herb, Marrubium vulgare, of the mint family. Traditionally used in cough remedies, and to make a type of hard candy.
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The mints are basil, bee balm, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, spearmint and thyme.
Other herbs that might be used in tea or syrup to treat cough include horehound, sage and thyme.
Areas once graced by desert mariposa tulip, Rocky Mountain bee plant, prickly poppy and evening primrose were invaded by the hostile horehound.
The invasion of weeds such as horehound and stemless thistles is a continuing management problem.
It has purplish flowers and lacks the woolly white appearance of white horehound.
Soothes and protects skin irritated by shaving, thanks to the plant extract of white horehound.

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