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ELECAMPANE Horse-heal Elfdock Oman wielki Ίνουλα (Ελένιο) Inula helenium
Elecampane (Inula helenium L.) is an herb originating from Europe and parts of Asia. Most commonly, elecampane is used to move phlegm that causes respiratory issues and eliminate intestinal bacteria to improve stomach issues.
The root and sometimes the rhizomes from two- to three-year-old elecampane plants are used in herbal medicine formed into teas, tinctures, medicinal honey, syrup, capsules, extracts, or sweet confections. Elecampane is also used to provide flavor in foods and beverages, and to lend fragrance in beauty products.
Elecampane is said to be an antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms and tension), a hepatic tonic (soothes and tones the liver), and has cancer-fighting properties, like preventing the growth of tumors.Other potential benefits include:
This herb contains a large amount of the prebiotic soluble fiber inulin, which supports a healthy intestinal tract. Dietary inulin is found in many foods (including whole wheat, onions, and garlic) and is said to slow digestive metabolism and reduce blood glucose spikes in people with diabetes. Inulin from chicory root is now being added to many foods to boost their soluble fiber content.
Because of its carminative, anti-spasmotic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, Elecampane is also can be used to soothe nausea, flatulence, and diarrhea. Elecampane also contains the phytochemicals alantolactone and isoalantolactone, which are said to address worms such as hookworm, roundworm, threadworm, and whipworm, which can also cause digestive issues.
Elecampane could be used to ease pain stemming from lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. Since elecampane is said to prevent coughing, this herb may also relieve symptoms of tuberculosis.
Elecampane is said to loosen phlegm in these situations so a person will cough and expel it from the body.
Fight Bacteria
Elecampane has astringent and antimicrobial properties, which may act against bacterial infection. Elecampane has also been said to promote sweating in individuals who are attempting to rid their bodies of bacteria or a virus.