Elecampane root

Useful properties

• It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Elecampane root contains active compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that help in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with inflammation.
• Fights oxidative stress and inflammatory diseases, including brain dysfunction and diabetes.
• It has anti-cancer activity. Elecampane extract is toxic to some cancer cells and has a significant antitumor effect.
• It helps to treat respiratory diseases. Elecampane root is used in folk medicine to reduce coughs and treat respiratory diseases such as rhinitis, bronchitis, and throat infections.
• It has antimicrobial properties. Elecampane root extract has potential antibacterial and antifungal activity.
• Studies confirm the effectiveness of the plant against staphylococcus aureus.
• Promotes digestion. The properties of the prebiotic make it possible to use elecampane in the fight against intestinal bacteria, in the fight against constipation, and to normalize digestion.
• Normalizes bile flow, liver and gallbladder function, as well as the urinary system.

Method of application

Infusion: Insist 1 tablespoon (20 g) of chopped roots in 400 ml of boiled water for 8 hours (conveniently pour into a thermos overnight), strain. Drink 100 ml 4 times a day before meals, you can add honey, jam to taste.

Tincture: 100 g of root per 1 liter of vodka (40% alcohol), leave for 2 weeks, strain. Take an alcohol tincture of the root 20-30 drops per 50-100 ml of water before meals 3 times a day.
Drink for a month, take a break for 2 weeks, then repeat the course.

Contraindications

pregnancy, severe diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys. The recommended dosage should be strictly adhered to: in case of an overdose, poisoning is possible.