Asteraceae
Cat’s Foot
Antennaria dioica
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
Also known as: Mountain Everlasting, Cat's Paw, Cudweed, Catsfoot
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Parts Used
Flower
Therapeutic Uses
Liver and gallbladder complaints, biliary dyskinesia, digestive complaints. Traditional European liver and biliary herb.
Herbal Actions
Cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic
Active Constituents
Flavonoids (quercetin, luteolin, isoscutellarein), tannins, iodine (trace), phytosterols, sterols
Preparation Methods
☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 2 tsp dried flowers per 250ml, steep 10 min, 3x daily before meals |
| Tincture | 2–4 ml (1:5, 25% ethanol), 3x daily |
| Notes | Traditional Alpine herb for liver conditions. Combine with artichoke and dandelion root for biliary formula. Limited modern clinical research. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Bile duct obstruction. Avoid in pregnancy. Asteraceae allergy.
Side Effects: GI upset. Very well tolerated.