Inula helenium or Elecampane root,Barutophor inulin fructosan and the application guide Scabwort.

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Dosage:How much Elecampane root should I take?

Elecampane Root Extract INCI Name Inula Helenium Extract CAS 84012-20-4 EINECS ELINCS No 281-666-1 photo picture image Infusion: Pour a cup of cold water onto 1 teaspoonful of the shredded root. Let stand for 8 to 10 hours. Heat up and take very hot three times a day.
 Tincture: Take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.1:5 in 25% alcohol, 3-5ml
 Fluid Extract: Take 20 to 40 drops, three or more times a day.1:1 in 25% alcohol, 1-2ml
 Dried root: 1.5-3g or by decoction

 For coughing, a commonly recommended dose is one cup of elecampane tea up to four times a day. Elecampane tea may be made by soaking 1,500 mg to 4,000 mg (1.5 grams to 4 grms or about one-fourth of a teaspoon to one teaspoon) of dried, powdered elecampane root in about 5 ounces of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes and then straining out the solid particles before drinking the tea. Due to its strongly bitter taste, elecampane tea is often sweetened or flavored before drinking.

 Elecampane is often included in herbal blends and it is also available by itself in dosage forms that include capsules and extracts. Extracts are concentrated liquid preparations usually made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid such as alcohol, and then straining out the solid parts. Each of these products has different directions for use. If you decide to take elecampane or a combination containing it, follow the instructions on the package you purchase.
 Elecampane Root Extract INCI Name Inula Helenium Extract CAS 84012-20-4 EINECS ELINCS No 281-666-1 photo picture image

 Actions and indications in brief:

 Antitussive:Bronchial and tracheal catarrh, chronic and irritating coughs, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, wet congested asthma. BHP specific, for Bronchitis and Tuberculosis
 Anti-inflammatory:Immunostimulant:Hypotension, ME, autoimmune disorders, supportive to diabetes
 Restorative:To endocrine system (slow acting herb). a oestrogen and progesterone
 Antibacterial Anthelmintic:Parasites
 Rejuvenative: a Qi. PMS with swollen breasts, dry skin, low self-esteem. Retained placenta
 Anodyne: Acute pain from sciatica, gout, arthritis, paralysis, nerve injury, chronic ulcers
 Diaphoretic
 Digestive tonic
 Antispasmodic:Colic, nausea, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, anorexia, malabsorption, anaemia, indigestion, liver congestion
 Elecampane Root Extract INCI Name Inula Helenium Extract CAS 84012-20-4 EINECS ELINCS No 281-666-1 photo picture image

 Precautions of taken and suggestions:

 Very little information is available on how elecampane might affect a developing fetus, an infant, or a small child. Therefore, its use is not recommended during pregnancy, while breast-feeding, or during early childhood.

 Because elecampane possibly may reduce blood sugar levels, individuals with diabetes should be careful when taking it. Blood sugar levels may need to be checked more often.

 Results from a few animal studies suggest that elecampane may lower blood pressure slightly. Individuals who take drugs to reduce high blood pressure may want to monitor their blood pressure more often, if they take elecampane.

 Elecampane belongs to the same family of plants that also includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and ragweed. Individuals who are sensitive to any of these types of plants may also be sensitive to elecampane.

 Major Side Effects:

 Reportedly, muscle spasms and paralysis have occurred after single elecampane doses of over 6,000 mg (6 grams) were taken.

 If elecampane is taken at the same time as drugs that lower blood pressure, a condition called hypotension may result. Hypotension, or blood pressure that is too low, may not have any symptoms, but it may produce blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, or fainting.

 Less Severe Side Effects:Other side effects associated with taking elecampane include:
 Diarrhea,Dizziness,Stomach Cramps,Vomiting

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citations1.Inula helenium or Elecampane root,Barutophor inulin fructosan and the application guide Scabwort.

last edit date:18th,June.2009.