Elecampane-Herbals

Elecampane
*Helen of Troy (had a handful on Elecampane)- when she was abducted by Paris,
the Trojan Prince igniting the Trojan War
-Her Face- Launched 1,000 ships
-Was Candied- and eaten as a Confection, combined with honey for a
throat lozenges to treat Whooping Cough
-Indian Tribes in Northeast- used for Respiratory Problems
*Other Names- Horseheal, Wild Sunflower, Velvet Dock, Scabwort
What is it used for?
*Used for- Intestinal Parasites, Dysentery, Pinworms, Hookworms, Giardiasis,
Stimulate the Brain, Stomach, and Uterus, Indigestion, Expel Melancholy,
Cause Mirth, Sciatica, Respiratory Problems, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs,
SOB/Shortness of Breath, Wheezing in the Lungs, Restored Vision, Gout, Sores,
Worms in the Stomach, Expectorant, Menstruation Promoter, Diuretic (for
Water Retention) associated with dropsy/CHF/Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic
Lung Infections, Itching, Weakening of the Digestive Organs, Night Sweats,
Severe Colds, Emphysema High Blood Pressure, Sedation, Insomnia
*Ingredient in- Alantolactone that helps to expel Intestinal Parasites, Kills some
Bacteria and Fungi helping the Intestine
Recommend:
*Decoction- 1-2 t. Dried, Powdered Root, Boil in 3 cups water/30 Minutes, add
2-3 t. Honey, Drink up to 2 cups/day
*Tincture- 1/4 to 1/2 t. 3 times/day
*AVOID- in Children under Age 2, Age 65 and Older use a Low Dose and
Increase as Tolerated
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See FFF RD- on line for help
*Never- Combine Herbs or Drugs due to unwanted Side Effects
*Start- With a Low Dosage and Increase Strength as Tolerated