Elecampane Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Elecampane

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

AGGRAVATES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other

Subtaste:

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Elecampane
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Cholinergic

CHOLINERGIC

Increases acetylcholine production or uptake, improving nerve health, memory, mood, coordination, and protecting neurons.

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Neuroprotective

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Sedative

SEDATIVE

Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

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Energy Vitality:

Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Skin Care & Beauty:

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Respiratory-Health:

Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Immune System:

Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antipoisonous

ANTIPOISONOUS

An antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.

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Antiseptic

ANTISEPTIC

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Heart & Circulation:

Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Reproductive Health:

Stimulant Parturient

STIMULANT-PARTURIENT

Used to induce labor when labor is stalled due to weak or ineffective contractions. Includes both stimulants and oxytocic parturients.

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Bone & Joint:

Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Strength, Muscle Health:

Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Elecampane

Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Cholinergic, Expectorant, Stimulant-parturient, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Neuroprotective
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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common
Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Neuroprotective, Anthelminthic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Cholinergic
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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy
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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Bronchodilator, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant
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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Antitussive, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic
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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Immune-stimulant
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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Expectorant
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Saffron

Saffron has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Sedative, Antipoisonous, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Neuroprotective, Styptic
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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Styptic
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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Bone-tonic, Neuroprotective, Anthelminthic, Brain-tonic, Alterative, Antipoisonous, Digestive
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Elecampane

Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Stimulant-parturient, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic
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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Antipoisonous, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Sedative, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Muscle-relaxant
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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Antipoisonous, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Alterative
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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Antipoisonous, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic
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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common
Muscle-relaxant, Neuroprotective, Sedative, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Brain-tonic, Cholinergic, Diaphoretic
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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulant-parturient, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic
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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Analgesic, Bone-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Neuroprotective, Sedative
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Ashoka

Ashoka has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Analgesic, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Sedative, Styptic
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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Antiseptic, Bronchodilator
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Elecampane

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

ACRID

AROMATIC

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Elecampane Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

DIGESTIVE

ANALGESIC

BRAIN-TONIC

CHOLINERGIC

NEUROPROTECTIVE

SEDATIVE

STIMULATES-ENERGY

DIAPHORETIC

ANTITUSSIVE

BRONCHODILATOR

EXPECTORANT

LUNG-TONIC

ANTHELMINTHIC

ANTIPOISONOUS

ANTISEPTIC

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

ALTERATIVE

STYPTIC

DIURETIC

STIMULANT-PARTURIENT

BONE-TONIC

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Foods with a Similar Nature to Elecampane

Sage has these Actions in Common

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Saffron has these Actions in Common

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Elecampane

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Ashoka has these Actions in Common

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus

Skin Care

Reproductive-Health

Digestion

CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Reproductive-Health

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Elecampane
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS