Elecampane herb has been known since ancient times. It is believed that the name "elecampane" came from the nine medicinal forces of the plant to cure nine diseases. Its healing properties were known in ancient Rome and Greece. Elecampane - a plant with a specific smell and yellow flowers, grows on the banks of lakes and rivers, in deciduous and pine forests, in wet meadows.
Elecampane herb: nutrient content
The roots and rhizomes of elecampane contain essential oil with resins, gelenin and alanthol, inulin, saponins, gum, a little alkaloids, mucus, vitamin E. It is believed that the healing properties of elecampane-grass is mainly due to the content of gelenin.
Elecampane: beneficial properties of a medicinal plant
For medical purposes, grass roots are mainly used. It should be noted that elecampane herb is recognized as an effective medicinal plant even by official medicine. Anti-inflammatory, expectorant drugs used in the treatment of respiratory, tracheitis, bronchitis, gastroenteritis and diarrhea are made from elecampane. And the juice of this herb is used for bronchial asthma or cough.
They also treat stomach ailments, pulmonary tuberculosis, catarrh of the respiratory tract, and flu, and they are often prescribed for intestinal disorders and sluggish digestion.
Decoctions from the roots of the plant also have an antiseptic effect. In addition, they are used as a choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic agent. They contain substances that rid the body of worms, cure diabetes in the first stages, and have a positive effect on radiculitis and rheumatism.
Using elecampane, the immune system improves markedly.
Due to the fact that elecampane herb enhances the secretion of bile, and also lowers secretory activity and has an antiseptic effect, it has a beneficial effect in the treatment of digestive organs.
It has been proven that it has elecampane properties that accelerate the healing of ulcers, increase blood circulation in the gastric mucosa, and is also effective for gastritis, gall bladder diseases, hemorrhoids, liver problems, ascariasis, etc.
This plant also develops good mental and muscle activity, activates appetite and digestion, makes the metabolism in the body more intense.
Tinctures and balms made from elecampane herb are used in the treatment of non-healing stomach ulcers, joint diseases and female diseases. Anemia, scurvy, malaria, sciatica, hypertension, thrombophlebitis - and this is not a complete list of ailments treated with elecampane.
Elecampane oil has great bactericidal and anti-infectious properties, which are invaluable in the treatment of viral diseases.
And studies of recent years have revealed that elecampane oil helps in the prevention of lung and esophageal cancer.
Biologically active substances located in the decoction of the roots relieve pain, therefore, it is useful to use it for osteochondrosis and inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
Decoction of elecampane herb perfectly helps with omissions of the uterus, painful or irregular periods, relieves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums.
Tincture of elecampane has been used since ancient times as an effective remedy against alcohol dependence.
Elecampane root, ground in a coffee grinder, is taken with microdoses for hepatitis, hemorrhoids, gastritis, duodenitis and ulcers. Elecampane grass helps patients with low body weight.
The plant also received external use: ointments, infusions, compresses and decoctions from it relieve eczema, scabies, rashes, lichen and itching. A broth wipes the affected areas of the skin - this destroys pathogenic microbes and relieves inflammation.
Elecampane is contraindicated in people with heart disease, pregnant women with kidney disease. With excessive use of it, signs of poisoning may occur. And in some cases, an allergy appears.
In any case, deciding to feel the healing properties of elecampane grass, of which there are many, as we see, consult your doctor! And be healthy!