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Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWIt's bitter taste stimulates appetite and digestion, while it relaxes smooth muscle tissue of the digestive tract. The Ayurvedic relative of elecampagne is called pushkaramool. SUGGESTED USEFollow these guidelines AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Elecampane: DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.SEDATIVESedative 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.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.LUNG-TONICStrengthens 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.IMMUNE-STIMULANTStimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.ANTHELMINTHICKills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).ANTIPOISONOUSAn antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.ANTISEPTICCapable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.ALTERATIVERestores 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.STYPTICA 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.DIURETICHerbs 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.STIMULANT-PARTURIENTUsed to induce labor when labor is stalled due to weak or ineffective contractions. Includes both stimulants and oxytocic parturients.BONE-TONICAn herb that strengthens the bones and joints.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Elecampane with these FoodsDaikon Radish Daikon Radish has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Digestive, Immune-stimulant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energySage Sage has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Antiseptic, Digestive, Stimulant-parturientRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Digestive, Anthelminthic, Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Brain-tonic, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, AnalgesicMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Stimulates-energyCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Diuretic, Stimulates-energyFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonAntitussive, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, ExpectorantCoriander Seed Coriander Seed has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Anthelminthic, Digestive, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Alterative, DiaphoreticHing (Asafoetida) Hing (Asafoetida) has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Digestive, Antitussive, Expectorant, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energyCaraway Seeds Caraway Seeds has these Actions in CommonAntitussive, Digestive, Bronchodilator, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energyThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Anthelminthic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, ExpectorantSorghum Flour Sorghum Flour has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Sedative, Antitussive, Diuretic, Brain-tonic, Lung-tonicCompare Elecampane with these Herb SupplementsAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonLung-tonic, Stimulant-parturient, Analgesic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-stimulantPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Antipoisonous, Antitussive, BronchodilatorHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, SedativePennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Antipoisonous, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, ExpectorantEchinacea Echinacea has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Immune-stimulant, Alterative, Analgesic, Antipoisonous, Antiseptic, DiaphoreticAshoka Ashoka has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Analgesic, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Sedative, StypticDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, DigestiveBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, AlterativeBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Cardiac-stimulantChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonAntitussive, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, AlterativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSElecampane may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSElecampane may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition. |
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