Elecampane 1.5gr #20

Elecampane instruction

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Indications

Used in adults and children over 12 years of age as an expectorant for diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the drug, kidney disease, pregnancy, lactation, children under 12 years old.

Structure

Elecampane rhizomes and roots that contain essential oil (including sesquiterpene lactones), inulin, mucus and other biologically active substances.

Mode of application

2 filter bags (3.0 g) are placed in glass or enameled dishes, pour 100 ml (1/2 cup) boiling water, cover and insist for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon, then squeeze them. The volume of the resulting infusion is adjusted with boiled water to 100 ml.
Take orally in a warm form for? cups 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
Shake the infusion before use.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, heartburn, increased pain in the abdomen are possible.
Cooked broth store no more than 48 hours
Elecampane is a perennial medicinal herb, leaves are used for medical purposes, but more often - the rhizome of the plant. Belongs to the family Asteraceae, reaches a height of 60 cm. It is found in Europe, Siberia, the countries of the Caucasus.
    The stem is thick, powerful, can form a bush.
    The leaves are large, oval, with a whitish fiber on the underside.
    The flowers are large, in the shape of a basket, bright yellow in color, very much like a mini-sunflower.
    The roots are well developed with a characteristic odor.
    Fruits - a box with small dry seeds.
The people of Elecampane are also called Nine-Sil or wild sunflower for its yellow, large flowers. It was believed that he can heal a person from nine different ailments.

The main properties of the drug Elecampane

    expectorant;
    antiseptic;
    anti-inflammatory;
    choleretic;
    diuretic.
It is believed that the plant regulates the production of gastric secretions, but no thorough studies have been conducted in this area. It is only proved that the drug really slows down intestinal motility and reduces its secretory activity. At the same time, Altayan elecampane contributes to the secretion of bile in the duodenum, works as a soft diuretic.
It was also established that essential oils in the composition of the roots have antimicrobial and anthelmintic effects. All this makes the plant very valuable in the treatment of various diseases of the intestine and digestive system in general.
Elecampane suppresses such harmful bacteria as trichophyton, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella, Salmonella, Escherichia, Vibrio cholera - but this only applies to preparations made from the rhizome and roots of the plant. Essential oils do not have such pronounced properties.

Indications for use

Elecampane grass, application and recommendations:
    Elecampane-based medicines are used for acute bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, flu, as well as for the chronic form of respiratory tract diseases.
    Assign as a choleretic agent for problems of the gastrointestinal tract.
    It has a sedative, enveloping and antimicrobial effect in inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Elecampane root is also widely used in veterinary medicine. And they also dye the textiles in blue.

Contraindications

Elecampane is strictly prohibited:
    during pregnancy and lactation;
    children under the age of 2 years;
    in acute renal failure;
    with cardiovascular diseases;
    with individual intolerance to the drug.

Dosage and administration

Depending on the disease, they recommend:
    A decoction of elecampane for respiratory diseases or cough is taken in the form of heat one quarter cup after meals three times a day.
    With gastrointestinal diseases, in the same amounts two to three times a day half an hour before a meal.
    Patients with diabetes are recommended to take elecampane half a glass cold several times a day.
    Elecampane tablets are taken with food in an amount of 2-3 pieces three times a day.

Elecampane, traditional medicine

In folk medicine, dried ground elecampane root or its powder is used.
In addition to bronchitis, tracheitis, peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines, they also treat:
    lack of appetite,
    amenorrhea
    roundworm,
    hemorrhoids,
    gum disease
    gingivitis
    stomatitis
    put on the feet of weak, slowly growing children.
    They are also used to treat skin diseases if they are not of an infectious origin.
    elecampane on vodka or port was given to patients with tuberculosis.
    useful elecampane for men to increase potency.
Lotions and baths with decoction of elecampane can heal non-soaking eczema.

Decoction, recipe

    To prepare a decoction, a tablespoon of the roots is poured with cold water - about two glasses.
    Bring to a boil, cook for ten minutes, filter.
This is a good remedy for colds, coughs. You can give such a decoction to children from worms.

Tincture of elecampane, recipe

To prepare a rich infusion, you can use these recipes:
    Place two tablespoons of crushed elecampane root in a heat-resistant container.
    Pour a liter of hot water.
    Put in an oven or oven over low heat all night.
    Boil the root in the same proportions with water over medium heat for half an hour.
    Then insist 4-5 hours.
    Strain and take.
The same infusion is good to use for the preparation of compresses and baths for problem skin. If you take it inside, one tablespoon up to five times a day before meals, you can cure stomatitis.

Overdose and side effects

Side effects are extremely rare:
    To date, there have been no cases of drug overdose.
    Sometimes right after the start of taking the drug there is heartburn and pain in the abdomen.
    As a rule, they pass by themselves in 2-3 days. In very rare cases, skin allergic reactions and itching occur

special instructions

Note:
    Elecampane should be used with great caution in pediatrics, especially with regard to children under 12 years of age.
    Pregnant women should refuse to take the drug. During lactation, use only after consulting a doctor.
    Do not abuse elecampane preparations for hypotensive patients and ulcers with increased acidity of the stomach.

Reviews

Nadezhda, 35 years old
“I have known this folk remedy for worms since childhood - my grandmother always gave us some kind of weed, as it turned out, it was elecampane. I am not a supporter of chemicals and try to give only natural medicines to my children. If we have a sore throat or cough starts, the first thing we do is make these roots. ”

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Elecampane.