Benefits of Elecampane>>>

Benefits of Elecampane
Elecampane has been used ever since Antiquity by many civilizations on the globe. Studies showed that this herb contains an important nutritious supplement which is recommended in treating serious afflictions.

Description of Elecampane plant
Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a herbaceous plant with a strong rhizome. Its stem can reach heights of over a meter long. The leaves contain a small fine puff are positioned randomly on the stem. The flowers are slightly similar to those of the sun flower, only that they are smaller in size. Elecampane grows randomly on hayfields or grazing fields, at the edge of forests, plains and hills.

Elecampane is used for treating both internal as well as external afflictions.

Internally, it is known for stimulating the process for dissolving fat. It also detoxifies the body. Elecampane contains all the minerals and vitamins that the body needs to strengthen its immune system.

Elecampane is used for decreasing the level of cholesterol, purify the blood and for preventing the forming of ulcers. Because of the high quantity of inuline that it contains, the herb is used as an expectorant, eliminating the secretions of chronic bronchitis, and soothing bronchic spasms.

The herb is effective in calming stressful moods by inducing a state of tranquility followed by sleep. Due to its diuretic effects, elecampane detoxifies the body and alleviates rheumatism.

The bitter compound from within the herb stimulates biliary secretion. Alantolactone and izoalantolactone which are contained by the elecampane root can eliminate intestinal parasites.

Externally, the elecampane root is used in cosmetics, cicatrizing the marks left by acne, and is also used for washing hair. It is also useful for facial skin suffering from irritations and itchiness.

Elecampane tea is obtained by mixing common mallow root with liquorice. After that, 2 spoons of the mixture are put in a cup of cold water. It is then left for 8 hours, after which it is filtered and sweetened. The mixture is then consumed during the rest of the day.

Elecampane soup is efficient in alleviating the unpleasant effects of menopause. This is due to the high quantity of minerals that it contains, which enables it to ?feed? the blood and treat back pains. The soup is prepared by putting 30g of dry elecampane herb in 250ml of boiling water along with a spoonful of soy sauce and half a spoon of pepper. The soup is consumed while hot.

Tonic wine made from elecampane is obtained from 250g of elecampane root macerated in one liter of wine. It is then left to sit for 8 days, while being mixed daily. It is recommended in cases of cough bouts, when a small glass of wine is consumed. The wine can also be prepared by adding 30g of powdered elecampane in 60g alcohol of 70 degrees, and after 24 hours a liter of old wine is poured over. It is then left to macerate for 10 days and is then put in bottles.

The unguent made from elecampane is mixed with lard. The areas of the body affected by scabies are rubbed with this unguent.

To treat arthrosclerosis, a decoct made from 2 spoonfuls of elecampane are mixed in a glass of water. It is left for 3 hours, after which it is boiled for 10 minutes. From the resulting mixture 2 glasses are consumed 3 days a day for 1 month.

Warning
It is indicated that the individuals suffering from cardiac problems or hypertension to consume elecampane once a week and to reduce the quantity of sodium that it contains by keeping it in water for half an hour before using it in meals.