Elecampane

Overview

Productive cough

Latin name : Inula helenium

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Racine

Preparation Forms

decoction, teinture mere, sirop

Active Compounds

inuline, helenine, alantolactone

Therapeutic Properties

• Expectorant
• Antibacterial
• Antitussive

Recommended Dosage

1-2g root as decoction 2-3x/day

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended