Marrubium vulgare

Marrubium vulgare L.

Marrubium vulgare

Marrubium vulgare, commonly known as white horehound or common horehound, is a grey-leaved herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. It grows to 25–45 centimeters tall with leaves that are 2–5 cm long, densely crinkled, and covered in downy hairs. The flowers are white and borne in clusters on the upper part of the main stem.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Marrubium

Chemistry:

The plant contains various bioactive compounds, including marrubiin, harpagide, aucubin, and phenolic acids. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties.

Uses:

Marrubium vulgare has been used in folk medicine for respiratory ailments and as a treatment for expelling worms in farm animals. It has been described as a treatment for colds, digestive issues, and choleretic properties. The plant is also used to make horehound candies, herbal teas, and beverages like root beer. It is used as a natural grasshopper repellent in agriculture.

Flowering time:

June to August

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

25–45 centimeters

Flower color:

White

Suitable habitat:

Disturbed and overgrazed areas, native grasslands, pastures

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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