Elecampane
Elecampane
EFFECTS
Elecampane is a gently warming and tonic herb, it is especially effective in treating coughs and many other complaints of the chest as well as disorders of the digestive system. Traditionally used for lower respiratory tract conditions with excess, thick catarrh and is especially useful for persistent coughs.
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Elecampane Uses & Actions
Elecampane Uses & Actions
Common Uses: Bronchitis, Cold & Flu, Coughs, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Digestive Complaints, Dry Coughs, Dysentery, Emphysema, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Harm Reduction from Cannabis, High Blood Pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Infections, Inflammation, Lower Blood Pressure, Lung Health, Nicotine & Drug Withdrawal, Night Sweats, Respiratory Ailments, Sciatica, Skin Conditions, Skin Health, Sore Throat, Stomach Ulcers, and Ulcers.
Herbal Actions: Antibacterial, Antitussive, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, and Antispasmodic.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Contents: Elecampane Root (Inula helenium)
Preparations: 1-2 tsp/cup, steep covered 10 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Specifications
Specifications
Other Names: elfwort, elfdock, scabwort, horseheal, and yellow starwort.
Grown in: USA
Organic Status: Conventional
Plant Parts: Roots
Packaging: Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
Precautions
Precautions
- Avoid in known allergy to the Asteraceae plant family
For specific herb contraindications, see our Herb Hub for more detailed information.
Happy Herb Co provides referenced information for educational purposes only, and does not make any therapeutic claims for any of their products.
Please seek advice from a healthcare provider if you wish to use herbs for therapeutic purposes.
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Elecampane
A cough lozenge in a plant! Elecampane is a powerful lung herb, with a long tradition of European use. Great for chest and throat infections, and for its expectorant action.
Recommended by a friend to help with post covid cough, got used to taste quickly, cough much better, will be ordering more of this. Thank you
Definitely works for the form l combin it with lemon myrtle 😀