Elecampane (Inula helenium)



Botanical characteristics

  • Common name: Elecampane
  • Latin name: Inula helenium
  • Botanical family: compound

Indications

Expectorant and soothing

Digestive

Genital

How to use

Adults and adolescents

  • Take 5 to 15 drops daily in a glass of water, 15 minutes before meals, for 3 weeks.
  • Start with 5 drops and increase as you progress.

Children over 3 years old

  • 1 drop per day per 10 kg (body weight).
  • Start with 1 drop and gradually increase.

Precautionary measures

It can be allergenic and neurotoxic in overdose.