ELECAMPANE   Inula helenium

Country Park Animal Herbs

Elecampane - The root of this plant has long been seen as a gently warming and tonic herb for the respiratory system.  The warming effect, together with its ability to gently stimulate the clearing of mucus, makes it a wonderful herb to treat all respiratory infections, coughs and allergies specific to the lungs.  Being mildly bitter, it also stimulates the appetite, aiding in recovery from illness by improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients.

Active Constituents:

Volitile Oils including alamtolactone, isalantalactone and azulene,   Inulin, Sterols, Resin Pectin and Helenin

Pharmacological Actions:

Expectorant
Anti-tussive
Diaphoretic
Stomachoc
Anti-Bactrial

Combines well with Yarrow, White Horehound, Coltsfot and Pleurisy root for respiratory conditions

ELECAMPANE  helenium] The root of this plant has long been seen as a gently warming and tonic herb for the respiratory system.  The warming effect, together with its ability to gently stimulate the clearing of mucus, makes it a wonderful herb to treat all respiratory infections, coughs and allergies specific to the lungs.  Being mildly bitter, it also stimulates the appetite, aiding in recovery from illness by improving digestion and the absorption of nutrients.