AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Elecampane (INULA HELENIUM)

Famous expectorant and antiseptic supporting any respiratory condition which produces copious mucus discharge.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Elecampane is a famous expectorant and antiseptic supporting any respiratory condition which produces copious mucus discharge. The inulin in elecampagne coats and soothes bronchial passages, especially effective in swollen, inflamed bronchial tubes associated with asthma. Elecampagne reduces cleanses and thins lung congestion. It relaxes smooth muscle tissue of the trachea, quelling a cough. Volatile oils stimulate circulation while saponins quicken expulsion of mucus from the lungs.

It'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 USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Elecampane

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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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
Taste Help

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, 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
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
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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Affinity: Respiratory Health
Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Elecampane
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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

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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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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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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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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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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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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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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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 Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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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

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 Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Digestive, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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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

Brain-tonic, Cholinergic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Neuroprotective, Anthelminthic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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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

Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Antitussive, Digestive, Lung-tonic

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Digestive, Immune-stimulant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Expectorant, Analgesic, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic

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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

Diuretic, Styptic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Brain-tonic, Alterative, Antipoisonous, Digestive, Analgesic, Bone-tonic, Neuroprotective

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Elecampane

Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Stimulant-parturient, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Antipoisonous, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Sedative, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Lung-tonic

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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

Diuretic, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Antipoisonous, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Neuroprotective, Sedative, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Brain-tonic, Cholinergic

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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

Sedative, Alterative, Analgesic, Bone-tonic, Brain-tonic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Neuroprotective

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Ashoka

Ashoka has these Actions in Common

Styptic, Alterative, Analgesic, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Sedative

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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Immune-stimulant, Antiseptic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Elecampane 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 SYMPTOMS

Elecampane may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Antitussive: Many anti-tussives are sedatives - so caution when combining with other sedatives, stimulants, or antihistamines.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.
  • Sedative: Do not combine nerve suppressing sedatives with nerve stimulants, pharmaceutical sedatives, most anxiolyitcs, or antihistamines.

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