What are the healing properties of elecampane?
Elecampane contains sesquiterpene, which may have powerful antitumor properties. Finally, elecampane is believed to be carminative, antispasmodic, and antibacterial; these properties support the treatment of many medical conditions. Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm, so it can be coughed up more easily.Elecampane is a powerful herb for banishing and dispelling negative or violent energies, hide a sachet or sprinkle elecampane powder around doorways to keep negativity out of your house. When placed in a sachet and worn is said to attract love, the flowers attract love and most effective when sewn up in a pink cloth.Traditionally, herbalists have used elecampane to treat coughs, particularly those associated with bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. The herb has also been used historically to treat poor digestion and general complaints of the intestinal tract.Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s likely unsafe to take elecampane when pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid use. Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Elecampane may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family.
Is elecampane good for lungs?
Elecampane is considered a tonic for the respiratory system and can be taken regularly for periods of time to strengthen the entire lung complex. Elecampane is a good choice where there has been chronic irritation in the respiratory system. Elecampane Syrup: This can be used as a cough syrup for acute coughs or taken as a lung tonic. Bring 1 oz of elecampane syrup (feel free to add fresh ginger) to a boil in 16 oz of water.