So I was doing some research on this particular snuff for a youtube review and I ran across something fairly troubling. Tussilago farfara also known as Coltsfoot has an alkaloid in it called pirrolizine (sp) that is known to cause liver problems. I did also read that there were plants developed without this alkaloid in it. So would it be safe to say that the Coltsfoot used to make this snuff is of this variety without that toxic alkaloid in it??

@joesnuffer I used coltsfoot regularly for years with mullein and lobelia as a cigarette substitute, I feel fine this was the base ingredients for most of the herbal blend I had concocted, I phased out the lobelia over 3 weeks.

@joesnuffer My liver has been through the gaunlet anyway so a little pirrolizine would be like adding a little extra sugar to my coffee. This is a very important topic though because it’s good to know what you are putting in your body. Dam good research sir!

I think there would have to be extreme amounts to cause damage, and I’d like to believe that Roderick doesn’t want to kill his clients.

@Scurvy I totally agree with you, I was really just curious because I know Toque uses all natural stuff… in their snuff. heh that rhymes.

I don’t think he is using the herb coltsfoot but just the name.

@Roderick As always, thanks for the clarification and the info. I didn’t know it was added to pillows and mattresses.

Let me know if you guys get tired of me posting links to my new videos here.  In the meantime, here’s my review of Toque Coltsfoot.  Really interesting stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIbZj21lC4A