Elecampane Root

What is elecampane root?

The herb family Compositae, or Asteraceae, includes elecampane root. Europeans have long used it as medicine. Its plant has a tall stem that can reach up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) and a big yellow flower. Elfwort, elfdock, scabwort, horseheal, and yellow starwort are some of the other names for elecampane. People have also used elecampane root to add flavor to foods and drinks and to make soaps and other beauty products smell nice. Typically, people use it as an antimicrobial or as a supplement to aid in respiratory or stomach issues. In traditional medicine, elecampane root and other herbs in the Inula genus have been used for a long time to thin mucus, stop coughing, make people sweat, stop vomiting, and kill bacteria.

How do I use an elecampane root?

Two tablespoons of desiccated elecampane root are boiled and then simmered for twenty minutes to produce tea. To taste, add honey or another natural sweetener. Extract of Elecampane Roots Tincture: Traditional Dosage: two to three milliliters, two to three times daily, or as prescribed by an herbal practitioner.

Elecampane Root benefits:

The root is a medicinal ingredient. When treating respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or hacking cough, elecampane is administered. Additionally, it serves the purpose of cough prevention, particularly in cases of tuberculosis-induced coughing, and functions as an expectorant to facilitate the loosening of sputum for easier coughing.

◉ May Support Respiratory Health - It looks like elecampane can get mucus out of the respiratory system. It also seems to have a soothing effect on the lungs by reducing inflammation. Despite the promising initial results, we need full-scale human clinical trials to confirm them.

◉ May Improve Digestive Health- Elecampane has inulin, which is a prebiotic fiber that is good for digestive health in many ways. It has also been shown to make more gastric juice and bile, which makes digestion easier.

◉ Antimicrobial Properties- Several different lab studies show that elecampane is very good at killing germs. Despite the encouraging initial results, further human research is necessary.

◉ Anti-Inflammatory Properties- Lab tests indicate that the sesquiterpene lactones in elecampane work to reduce inflammation in the respiratory system and all over the body. We need human clinical trials to confirm the accuracy of these initial results.

Where to buy elecampane root?

Buy elecampane root from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals.

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