Herb · Europe/Asia
Elecampane
Inula helenium
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Brew 1 tsp root as decoction. Traditionally taken three times a day.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
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