Leonie Quigley
Herb of the Week
Elecampane – Scientific Name (Inula helenium)
Parts Used: Root
Main Actions: Expectorant (drains mucus from the lungs)
Bronchospasmolytic (prevents narrowing of the bronchials
Anti-bacterial (destroys and/or supresses bacterial growth)
Some therapeutic uses:
Acute bronchitis
Common colds and flu
Asthma
emphysema
Warnings:
Large amounts may cause stomach upset
Caution if pregnant or breastfeeding
Caution with diabetes and high or low blood pressure
