PutiSIT
Metabolism and cholesterol · Urinary tract
Ten herbs, a tenth each, seven of them only here
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Medicinal herb
Elecampane
Inula helenium L
Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a stately perennial with large leaves and yellow heads, growing to over two metres. The rhizome with its roots is used, rich in inulin. Traditionally used for a cough and slow digestion.
About the herb
What elecampane is
the root of elecampane (Inulae radix)
Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a stately perennial with large leaves, felted underneath, and yellow heads, growing to over two metres. It is native to south-eastern Europe and Asia; here it is grown in gardens and in places grows wild around farmsteads where it was planted as a medicinal plant.
The root is dug in autumn in the second or third year, when it is thick enough; it is washed, cut into pieces and dried at a low temperature. The dried root smells of camphor and is bitter.
Elecampane can be mistaken for other species of the genus Inula, which are not interchangeable with it. In Ašič's collection the root of elecampane appears in the PutiSIT blend.
Use and evidence
There is not enough good clinical evidence for treating tuberculosis, asthma, diabetes or parasites.
Safety and precautions
Contact allergies are common where there is sensitivity to the daisy family; larger doses can cause digestive trouble. Medicinal doses are avoided in pregnancy.
These notes are general and do not replace advice from a doctor or a pharmacist, above all in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children and alongside medicines.
Products containing this herb
Where you will find it in the range
1 product from Ašič's pharmacy contains elecampane. The composition is listed with every product.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask about Elecampane
Which products is elecampane in?
Elecampane is an ingredient of PutiSIT.
How is a tea from this plant made?
The instructions differ from blend to blend. For PutiSIT they are: Pour 3 decilitres of boiling water over two teaspoons of the blend. Leave it covered for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink it freshly made, several times a day, within 2 hours of brewing. If you like, enrich the tea with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.
Are there any warnings about its use?
The product is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy way of life. Its use is no substitute for treatment with prescribed medicines. Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
How do I find out which blend is the right one for me?
Ring the pharmacist on +386 1 78 77 065 (Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00–14.00). Tell him what is troubling you and he will tell you what is traditionally used for it.
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