Organic Elecampane root (Inula helenium)

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Botanical Remedies Organic Elecampane root, dried and cut (loose herbal tea) Latin Name: Inula helenium used traditionally for ages as food and medicine only exceptional quality an d purity root is chosen sustainable sourced certified organic to Soil Association Higher standards safe and efficient to be use by Herbalists Practitioner grade manufactured in accordance with HACCP and GMP guidance considered as bitter, sweet, pungent, aromatic, dry, warm herb restoring, decongesting, stimulating, astringing qualities combines well and efficient with Liquorice and Mullein, as well with Hawthorn recognised in Tradition for tropism to the Lungs, Stomach, spleen, pancreas, bladder, liver, kidney, uterus and nerves Vegan and Vegetarian friendly How to use Organic Elecampane root: Elecampane root can be made in to powder, infusion, sirup, ointment, tincture, infused oil, vinegar, poultice, and more. How to prepare Organic Elecampane root tea: To prepare Organic Elecampane root tea, add 1-2 teaspoons of ground or crushed root to a pan (not aluminium). Pour in a cup of cold water. Bring to boil, simmer for 15-30 minutes on low heat. Strain the tea and its ready. Elecampane root has many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you. Safety of Organic Elecampane root: Cautions and Contraindications: contraindicated in pregnancy Other info about Organic Elecampane root: Basic Botany of Elecampane: Elecampane leaves are similar to the downy soft leaves of mullein. Its flowers produce narrow rays of petals that look like small sunflowers, about 4 inches in diameter, and bloom from mid to late summer. The stems are deeply furrowed and rise from a basal rosette of large, ovate, pointed leaves. The lower part of the stems are hairy, becoming sparsely branched and downy towards the top. The plant can grow to be 3-6 feet tall. Elecampane is found throughout Great Britain, Europe, the temperate zones of the west Himalayas, and eastern and central North America. It likes damp meadows, well-drained loamy soil in damp, partly shaded environments. It is often found along roadways, grasslands, and fields. History and Folklore of Elecampane: Legend says that the name Inula comes from Helen of Troy whose tears are said to have turned into the healing plant we know as elecampane. The common name, Marchalan, was used by Welsh physicians of the thirteenth century and was its common name in the Middle Ages. The Druids used the herb as an incense in rituals for initiation and blessing babies. The Spanish used the herb in surgical dressings. Elecampane is a flavoring agent in digestive liqueurs, vermouth, absinthe, cough syrups, pastilles, and candy. It is also used as a fragrance for cosmetics and soaps. It can be used to make a blue dye. Elecampane Other names: Horseheal Tu Mu Xiang Oman Typical Ingredients of Organic Elecampane root: 100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, dried and cut Organic Elecampane root (Inula helenium) Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: Organic certified to Soil Association higher standards Country of origin: Poland Packaging: All Organic products are hand packed in resalable PE packaging, comply with Soil Association higher standards Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability: Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans Quality assured Benefits of Organic Elecampane root: recognised in Tradition for tropism to the Lungs, Stomach, spleen, pancreas, bladder, liver, kidney, uterus and nerves. TCM recognise Elecampane as The herb Tonifies the Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Liver, and Kidneys, making it an excellent example of a true Qi tonic. The longer use it the better it works, it is a tonic herb and works slowly and steadily Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses. Please do not confuse herbal teas widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists. Where can you find information about herbs? You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics. Below few solid sources of information about herbs: www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath Show more