Benefits
Elecampane essential oil is mainly used for medicinal purposes to relieve coughs, aid in chest infections and respiratory difficulties. It is used to treat intestinal worms and yeast infections. It can also be used to add flavor to food and also in the manufacture of absinthe and as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Instructions for Use
For medicinal purpose it can be taken as a drink-like tea/tonic, added to syrups or taken in the form of capsules. It can also be candied as a sweetmeat. The sugary roots can also be chewed as candy.
History and Additional Information
Elecampane is a common herbaceous plant which bears yellow flowers known for centuries due to its medicinal value. Though native to Europe it has spread widely in America and Asia and was initially used to treat pulmonary discomforts in horses and for healing scabs on sheep. Extensive research from as far back as 1804 has discovered the marvelous medicinal value of the herb and its oils. The herb is best harvested in autumn. The early Romans considered it beneficial to the stomach and later on it became the principal element in a digestive wine known as potio paulina.
Details
- Latin/Botanical Name: Inula helenium
- Other Names: scabwort, elf Dock, wild sunflower, horseheal, velvet dock, yellow starwort
- Family: Asteraceae
- Part of Plant Used: Root and flowers
- Place of Origin: Southern and eastern Europe
Characteristics
- Odor/Frangrance: glutinous taste somewhat bitter, oriss-like, sweet floral, camphoraceous, radiate wood.
- Color: Pale yellow
- Aroma Strength: Strong
- Consistency: Mobile
- Note: base
Blending Suggestions: Sage, peppermint, lavender, thyme.
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Excessive use causes diarrhea and nausea. It has also been known to cause allergies. It should not be used by pregnant women.
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