Elecampane with vitamin C syrup 200ml bottle No. 1

Medicinal properties

The plant reaches one and a half meters in height, has large oblong leaves, and the roots have a specific smell.

Elecampane is credited with five healing effects:

antibacterial,
immunostimulating,
antihistamine,
antispasmodic,
anti-inflammatory.

It is in the rhizomes of the plant that the bulk of the nutrients are found. They contain essential oils, saponins, resins, mucus, flavonoids and the polysaccharide inulin. Products based on elecampane are used in pulmonology, gastroenterology and phthisiology. An extract from this herb is a component for tablet preparations.

Indications for use

For traditional medicine recipes, only the roots are used. They are cleaned of dirt, then dried or dried. The processing method depends on the further use of the raw materials. Treatment with elecampane is not limited to cough.

It is recommended to take the plant for the following diseases:

gastritis, ulcer, colitis;
haemorrhoids;
rheumatic pathologies;
periodontitis;
eczema, seborrhea, dermatitis;
infertility;
high blood pressure, angina pectoris;
endocrine pathologies;
immunosuppression;
myalgia.

For each nosology there is the most suitable and effective way of delivering nutrients to the body. For example, it is better to relieve joint pain by rubbing elecampane with alcohol tincture, and a warm decoction will help with an exhausting dry cough.

How to prepare and take the treatment

For treatment, raw materials purchased at a pharmacy and independently prepared herbs are suitable. In the latter case, it must be collected in clean places, away from highways and industrial areas. The most favorable option is a village or quiet suburb.

The roots are in a state suitable for harvesting from early spring to late summer. To avoid damaging the plant, it is recommended to carefully dig it up and then pull it out of the ground. After washing, the elecampane is crushed, placed on a baking sheet, and then dried with cold air until brittle. After achieving the desired result, the roots are collected and stored in bags made of natural fabric.

To treat cough, plant fragments are ground into powder. You can leave them in their original form, but then you will have to wait longer for the medicine to be prepared. Recipes using elecampane can be given to children from 3 years of age. The effect of use appears after just a day. A dry cough turns into a wet one, sputum is expectorated more easily, and subjective sensations become better. There are several options for using this raw material.

Tincture

Crushed elecampane roots are infused with alcohol or vodka.
The ratio of ingredients should be 1:10. The exposition lasts 14 days. The container should be shaken periodically to speed up the process of diffusion of essential oils into the liquid. After the prescribed period, the medicine is ready for use. The optimal dosage is 1 tbsp. l. before eating. Another recipe suggests taking 40 g of elecampane powder, pouring 500 ml of vodka and keeping it in a dark place for 48 hours. Be sure to shake the bottle regularly. Take a teaspoon for cough half an hour before meals.

You can also prepare a tincture from fresh roots. The raw materials are finely grated, poured with 500 ml of alcohol, then left in a dark place for 1.5 weeks. This method is suitable for the treatment of tuberculosis. You need to drink 30 ml daily three times a day before meals. The course lasts 3 months.

Decoction

To get rid of cold symptoms, you need not only to strengthen the body, but also to warm it up from the inside. And a better remedy than hot tea or decoction has not yet been invented. To prepare it, dry roots, crushed to a powder, are brewed with boiling water. For 30 g of plants take 200 ml of liquid.

The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered in a steam bath. After cooling, the broth is diluted with distilled water. You can add other ingredients to this base or take 50 ml in pure form before meals. Another option is to use it for compresses.

Infusion

In order not to destroy the volatile substances contained in the plant, it is recommended to prepare medicines without heating. To do this, pour a teaspoon of raw material into 200 ml of warm water and let it brew for 10 minutes. After which the liquid is filtered, a little honey is added for sweetness. Take elecampane infusion 2 tbsp. l. 45 minutes before meals.

The pharmacy chain sells dried roots packaged in filter bags. They can be used to treat children over 12 years of age and adults. It is important to follow the instructions included in the package.

Syrup

The pharmaceutical industry offers ready-made Nine Forces syrup. It is taken to strengthen the immune system during colds. In addition to the main ingredient, the medicine contains St. John's wort, Rhodiola rosea, nettle, pine buds, calamus, rose hips, pennywort and leuzea.

Adults are recommended to take a tablespoon 2 times a day for 3 weeks.

Root composition

The cracking of dry wood during a fracture of the root process indicates that the product is ready for use in medicine. Decoctions from it can improve immunity, so many people add it to the teapot when preparing a tea drink. What composition does elecampane root have if it has such medicinal properties?

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Here are the main components that have healing properties on humans:

saponins – relieve inflammation and help maintain the body’s water balance;
inulenin – promotes normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helps strengthen the effect of the immune system;
mucus - has an expectorant property necessary for the treatment of colds accompanied by cough;
plant resins – remove toxins from the body, improve metabolism;
essential oils – relieve spasms;
vitamins of group E - normalize hormonal levels, this is useful for women who are in a state of menopause;
ascorbic acid – improves adrenal function;
alkaloids – relieve pain and have a sedative effect;
acetic acid - necessary for strengthening the skin and getting rid of abrasions, ringworm and other types of dermal abnormalities.

The use of herbs is largely disease prevention. If a person has a severe illness, the cough does not go away for more than ten days and the temperature rises, then it is better to consult a physician. Elecampane roots are not recommended for use for therapy without the knowledge of a doctor. Self-medication can only harm the patient, especially if it is a child.

Contraindications and side effects

Any medicines, especially natural ones, have restrictions on their use. Infectious diseases should be treated following the advice of a competent doctor. The specialist will identify the cause of the cough, outline the range of symptoms and prescribe medications. If you want to supplement traditional therapy, it is important to notify your doctor about this, as the drugs may interact incorrectly with each other.

If elecampane is used carelessly, the following side effects develop:

weakness, lethargy, apathy;
hypersalivation, ptyalism;
breathing problems;
interruptions in the functioning of the heart muscle.

An overdose of drugs containing elecampane threatens the development of coma. Symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness and shortness of breath are warning signs. If they appear, you need to stop taking the medication and then immediately consult a doctor.

Contraindications to the use of herbal raw materials:

increased sensitivity of the immune system;
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
period of pregnancy, breastfeeding;
children under 3 years old;
reduced stomach acidity;
prolonged constipation.

To prevent an allergic reaction, it is better to conduct skin tests in advance.

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Syrups:
Bronholitin syrup - perfect for the treatment of dry cough in children (Average cost in a pharmacy is 100 rubles) Paxeladin syrup - is an analogue of the above product, but in a different price category (Average cost in a pharmacy is 250 rubles) We also recommend that you read the article of your choice cough syrup.
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Stoptussin - excellent and inexpensive cough tablets for children (Average price in a pharmacy is 110 rubles) Sinekod - excellent tablets for dry cough for children (Average price in pharmacies is 200 rubles) Glauvent - also very good cough tablets (Average price in pharmacies 250 rubles) We also recommend that you read the article on choosing cough tablets for children.
Sprays:
Ingalipt is an excellent and inexpensive cough spray for children (Average price in a pharmacy is 60 rubles) Faringosept is also a very good cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 110 rubles) Tantum Verde is an excellent drug in the form of a spray, in a high price category (Average price in pharmacies 300 rubles)
Syrups and drops:
Stoptussin syrup is perfect for the treatment of dry cough in adolescents and adults (Average cost in a pharmacy is 150 rubles) Sinekod drops are also an excellent remedy, but in a different price category (Average cost in a pharmacy is 350 rubles) We also recommend that you read the article on choosing cough syrup.
Pills:
Mukaltin - excellent and inexpensive cough tablets (Average price in a pharmacy is 50 rubles) Sinekod - this excellent drug is also sold in tablet form (Average price in pharmacies is 150 rubles) Solutan - also very good tablets for cough treatment (Average price in pharmacies 200 rubles) We also recommend that you read the article on choosing cough tablets.
Sprays:
Inhalipt is an excellent and inexpensive cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 60 rubles) Hexoral is also a very good cough spray (Average price in a pharmacy is 170 rubles) Tantum Verde is an excellent drug in the form of a spray, in a high price category (Average price in pharmacies 300 rubles)

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Elecampane is one of the perennial medicinal plants with unique healing characteristics. Ancient people believed that its roots contained nine powerful powers against various diseases. This legend is reflected in the name of the herb, and today’s healers continue to advise taking elecampane for coughs.

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Traditional medicine is neutral towards herbal remedies. This is due to the lack of evidence on their effectiveness. However, experts recognize the effectiveness of elecampane, but do not recommend that patients experiment with homemade drugs, especially for treating children.

Common people consider elecampane one of the strongest herbs and actively use it for various purposes. Many people note a clear result when getting rid of cough - the disappearance or reduction of symptoms after just a few days. The lack of improvement is most often associated with neglect of the process or the presence of chronic respiratory diseases.

What does elecampane treat?

Many people are interested in what the root of this plant helps with. The product is used to prepare various mixtures and decoctions. Alternative medicine even makes ointments that help with various formations on the skin.

Active use of elecampane root allows you to get rid of the following ailments:

For parasites - a tincture is taken for these purposes. It is prepared in water, but the effect will not take long to appear. The product is infused and applied internally. The drink helps rid the body of parasites that are found in the gastrointestinal tract and other organs.
In gynecology, elecampane roots have shown medicinal properties in ancient times. Midwives actively used the product for pain relief during the menstrual cycle. Another decoction of the root treats uterine prolapse. For these properties, the plant is also loved by modern gynecologists. Therefore, they often talk about how to brew the root and use it as therapy.
Skin diseases. If you want to get rid of psoriasis or dermatitis at home, you should prepare a creamy remedy from the root of this plant.
Diseases in men. Dysfunction of the reproductive organs or low sperm quality occurs in every fifth representative of the stronger sex. Elecampane tincture will be an excellent prevention of these ailments. The product is infused with alcohol.
Elecampane for cough for adults and children. It should be clearly understood that bronchospasm is simply a symptom of the disease. If you do not find out its cause, complications may develop.

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All folk recipes have beneficial properties and contraindications. Unconventional therapy, if not prescribed correctly, can cause harm. For example, treatment of tuberculosis cannot be carried out only with the help of tincture. If you neglect pharmaceutical drugs, then a person will become a threat to society, primarily to his relatives with whom he lives in the same house or apartment.