Information on Elecampane
| Latin Name |
| Inula helenium |
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| Affects |
| Digestive system, Respiratory system |
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| Herb Forms |
| Tincture, bulk herb. |
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| Dosages |
Infusion: 1 cup 2-3 x daily
Tincture: 10-30 drops 2 x daily |
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| Cautions |
| Avoid during pregnancy and nursing. Large doses can cause gastrointestinal irritation, leading to nausea and vomiting in sensitive individuals. |
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| Botanical Information |
| A stout perennial herb with large yellow ray-like heads from the Aster family with soft short hairs. A popular garden plant for centuries, the resinous root and the flowers are harvested for medicine. |
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| Description |
Elecampane is an expectorant, useful for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs (even chronic ones) and bronchitis. It is also used for lack of appetite, to stimulate the digestion, improve assimilation, alleviate diarrhea, and as an antimicrobial and vermifuge.
Elecampane has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM. |
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| References |
| Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.
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Ailments treated by Elecampane
| Ailment |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Bronchitis |
warming expectorant |
tea, tincture |
| Cough, chronic |
expectorant |
tincture, tea |
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