This tincture of Elecampane (Inula helenium) root is made using dried roots.

SUGGESTED USE:
60 drops, 2 times per day in juice or water.

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Certified Organic Gluten Free cane alcohol, USP pharmaceutical grade glycerin, ultrafiltered water.

CONCENTRATION:
1:5, 60% Alcohol

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do not use during pregnancy. Large doses may cause diarrhea, vomiting, gastric spasms, allergic hypersensitivity, or even symptoms of paralysis.

HOW TO MEASURE OUR TINCTURES: 

Suggested doses are given in drops. However, for easy dosing, you may want to use the guidelines below:

Droppers: If a dropper were immersed in a tincture bottle and the bulb squeezed twice, the number of drops in the pipette for most given tinctures will be approximately 30 drops.

Note: These are only averages. More viscous (thicker) tinctures will produce fewer, and bigger, drops.

Teaspoons: There are approximately 120 drops in 1 teaspoon (approximately 4 droppersful).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Inula conyzae, I. helenium

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Etymology

The species name helenium is said to be a reference to Helen of Troy, who was supposedly collecting elecampane when Paris captured her. The common name elecampane is derived from the Latin campana, "of the field."

Range of Appearance

Elecampane is a perennial native to Europe and northern Asia; it can be found growing in ditches and other waste places and reaches a height of between 3 and 8 feet. The upper leaves are large, toothed, and ovate and clasp the stem. The lower leaves are stalked. The entire plant has a downy quality. The ray flowers are solitary, large, and golden yellow.

Parts Used

Root, leaf, flower

Physiological Effects

Alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiscorbutic, antitussive, antivenomous, aromatic, astringent, bitter, bronchial dilator, cardiotonic, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emollient, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, hepatic, immune stimulant, lung tonic, rejuvenative, stimulant, stomachic, vulnerary

Culinary Uses

The roots, leaves, and seeds are edible. The roots can be cooked like other root vegetables; they also can be candied, made into lozenges, used to flavor sweet dishes, or used in the making of wines and liqueurs. The leaves and seeds can be eaten raw.

Other Uses

Elecampane flowers are sometimes included in potpourris, and the root can be burned as incense.

Constituents

Calcium, magnesium, carbohydrate (inulin), mucilage, essential oils (azulene, camphor, helenin), lactones (helenine), sterols (sitosterol, stigmasterol), sesquiterpenes

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