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Elecampane helps rid the lungs of excess mucous. It provides relief when the respiratory system is exhausted from coughing and infection. Elecampane is most commonly used in cases of emphysema and bronchitis when the lungs are struggling with mucous.
Elecampane has a high essential oil content and therefore has a strong anti-bacterial effect. It soothes and heals damaged respiratory tissue and stimulates the respiratory system toward normal, healthy function.
It also helps with digestion and asthma.
Elecampane is a perennial herb that is easy to grow in the DC area. It grows quite tall and produces lovely sunflower-like yellow flowers. The rhizome is used medicinally and can be broken off by reaching just under the soil.
Common Name
Standardized: elecampane
Botanical Name:
Inula helenium L.
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Overview
Introduction:
Elecampane is a member of the same plant family as the sunflowers and ragweed, native to southern and eastern Europe but naturalized around the world. It is named after Helen of Troy, who carried the flowers with her when Paris abducted her from Sparta. The 6- to 8-foot (200-250 cm) tall plant has large, pointed leaves with downy gray undersides, and yellow summer flowers. It is used extensively for horses and livestock, specifically for skin diseases in horses and sheep. Early American folklore relates that it can cure hydrophobia in cows.
Elecampane is also said to enhance psychic abilities and works involving scrying, as well as being one part of a 9 herb bath blend that is said to impart protection from witches.
Constituents
Bitter substances known as alanto-lactones and up to 45% inulin.
Parts Used
Roots and rhizomes dug from 2- to 3-year-old plants, dried and cut.
Typical Preparations
Usually taken as a tea. Added to cough syrups, expectorants, herbal diuretics, pain remedies, and roborants (for bringing out color from pale skin). Can also be taken internally in the form of a capsule or extract. It has also been known to be candied and eaten as a sweetmeat.
Precautions
Specific: Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea) should exercise caution as a potential allergen. Large doses may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease; the law applicable to dietary supplements, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, commonly referred to as DSHEA, does not permit us to do so and it is not our intention to do so. The Contraindications and Potential Drug Interactions information provided on this website is not intended to be all-inclusive. Keep your healthcare provider informed about any herbal and other dietary supplement products that you are taking.
- Smile Herb Shop staff recommends this product!
Ingredients: Organic Elecampane Root
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Additional information
- Manufacturer: Smile Herb Shop Product Form Factor: Bulk / Organic Elecampane Root Product Variation: Ounces
Sold by the ounce.
Bulk Discounts:
4+ oz = 10% off
8+ oz = 15% off
16+ oz = 20% off
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