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Elecampane is used widely for it's expectorant, anti-tussive, diaphoretic, hepatic, and anti-microbial properties. Elecampane is also a specific for irritating bronchial coughs, especially in children.
Elecampane may be used wherever there is copious catarrh formed (e.g. in bronchitis or emphysema). The mucilage has a relaxing effect accompanied by the stimulation of the essential oils. In this way, expectoration is accompanied by a soothing action which in this herb is further combined with an anti-bacterial effect.
Elecampane may also be used in asthma and bronchitis asthma. Priest & Priest give the following specific indications for this herb: bronchial and gastric catarrh, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumoconiosis, silicosis, pertussis, emphysematous conditions, and chronic cough in the elderly.
Elecampane combines well with White Horehound, Coltsfoot, Pleurisy Root, Lungwort and Yarrow for respiratory problems.
(This herbal ingredient can be purchased from Viable Herbal Solutions in powdered and capsule form as part of our Single Herb sales program.)
