Elecampane Root

Elecampane Root

Latin name: Inula helenium

Health Benefits of Elecampane

Elecampane is an expectorant and stimulating tonic used for all ailments dealing with cough and the respiratory system.  Health benefits include: 

• Known for its expectorant properties, it is a great remedy for coughs, colds, and congestion.  It works exceptionally well as an expectorant for children.
• Can help with many respiratory ailments such as pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis.
• Is known as a traditional treatment for different types of worms such as hookworm, roundworm, and threadworm.
• Used as a flavoring in many liqueurs, cough drops, and vermouths.
• Contains bitter agents that help to stimulate appetite and digest food easily.
• Often used as a treatment for tuberculosis.
• Is great when used on the skin to treat conditions such as psoriasis. 

How to Use Elecampane

• Can be used in a tea or in tincture form.
• Can be used externally as a skin wash. 

Cautions and Side Effects of Elecampane

•  Avoid use if pregnant or nursing.
• Can cause some mild allergic skin reactions.