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Marrubium vulgare
In the Victorian language of flowers, horehound symbolizes wishes for good health and frozen kindness. The term ‘frozen kindness’ sounds uninviting because it was meant to be, and was likely inspired by Horehound’s bitter taste and hoary appearance. Those Victorians let no opportunity slide by to let their dreary opinions be known. No wonder Charles Dickens put pen to paper and scrawled out as much misery as he could possibly muster. Ironically, Horehound is a soothing herb that has traditionally been candied and used for medicinal lozenges.
Horehound, when unsweetened, is intensely bitter and earthy. Prepared candies and teas taste bittersweet, often compared to a blend of root beer, black licorice, and menthol. Herbal teas brewed from the dried leaves are often sweetened with honey to offset this strong bitterness. Pairing Horehound with sweeter botanicals and herbs also works well to mask the bitterness. Try adding cinnamon chips, dried orange peel, and peppermint leaves to complement Horehound’s active compound, marrubin, that supports wellness and comfort.
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