The difference between Black horehound and Horehound

When used as nouns, black horehound means the plant possessing a disagreeable odor. traditionally used as a medicinal herb as an antispasmodic, stimulant and vermifuge, whereas horehound means a herb, , of the mint family. traditionally used in cough remedies, and to make a type of hard candy.


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  1. Black horehound as a noun:

    The plant possessing a disagreeable odor. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb as an antispasmodic, stimulant and vermifuge.

  1. Horehound as a noun:

    A herb, , of the mint family. Traditionally used in cough remedies, and to make a type of hard candy.

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