To distinguish elecampane from other plants is quite simple, since its flowers are quite catchy and large. They are painted in orange or yellow. The maximum recorded flower height is two meters. This plant is grassy, in shape resembling a bush. The most valuable substances are in its root.
If you decide to prepare the root of elecampane yourself, choose tall plants whose stem is straight and wide. Carefully dig out the bush from the ground, shake off a bit and carefully separate the stem and rhizome. Wash the root in water and dry by laying it on a paper surface. A few days under the sun will be enough to completely dry. It is highly recommended not to dry the root of elecampane in the oven, because in this case the therapeutic effect of the plant will be completely lost.
Beneficial features
As noted above, all the most valuable is in the root of the flower. The greatest benefits in the treatment of various ailments are provided by the resins, wax, essential oil, mucus and vitamin E. It can be obtained by boiling elecampane root, an excellent way to combat inflammatory processes in the intestines and stomach, cough, liver and kidney diseases, as well as worms.
Vitamin E contained in the plant slows down the aging process, as it is a natural antioxidant.
If you are concerned about skin diseases, a strong decoction of elecampane will also come to the rescue. It is recommended to add it to the bath, or apply externally. Using the root of this plant, you can get rid of scabies, itching, irritation, inflammation of the skin.
Elecampane root. Application in traditional medicine
To prepare the most popular product from this plant, you need to mix its crushed root with pork fat and carefully fry in a pan. The resulting mass is laid out on a linen shred and applied to the tumor or wound.
An infusion of such roots will help overcome gastritis or an ulcer. One tablespoon of the prepared broth is washed down with several tablespoons of pork fat.
External or internal use of elecampane allows you to get rid of sciatica, toothache, high blood pressure and heart disease.
We treat sciatica and osteochondrosis. To do this, you need a three-liter jar, on the bottom of which the previously crushed and dried elecampane root is laid out. Then yeast (100 grams) and honey (500-700 grams) are added. The remaining space in the tank is filled with warm boiled water. It is necessary to put on a rubber glove on a neck of a can , having previously pierced its fingers with a needle. Such a mass should be stored in a warm (but not hot) place, carefully covered with a dense cloth. After three weeks, the product will be ready (the main indicator is the fermentation process). Before use, the resulting product is filtered. It is best to store it in a cool place, you can also in the refrigerator. The recommended dose is half a glass twice a day.
With long-term non-healing wounds, ulcers or tumors, applying freshly torn leaves of a plant to problem areas will ease pain and speed up the healing process. A decoction of elecampane, mixed with water, eliminates pain in the chest and stomach, as well as leanness.
In what cases is the use of this plant not recommended?
Elecampane root, the contraindications to the use of which are determined quite accurately, should not be taken for diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, as well as during the period of expectation of a child and breastfeeding. Its use is also not recommended for meager periods, increased blood viscosity, chronic constipation and intestinal diseases.
Use the gifts of nature wisely and be healthy!