*grown in my medicinal gardens without any chemical and harvested in their second year*

Elecampane Root (Inula Helenium)

Taste: Aromatic, Pungent, Sweet

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Stimulating

Actions: Anti-Septic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Bitter Tonic, Carminative, Inflammation Modulating, Immuno-Modulating, Emmenagogue, Tonic, Alterative, Anti-Parasitic, Diuretic

Affinities: Respiratory System, Digestive System, Immune System, Urinary System, Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System

Preparations: Tincture, Decoction, Syrup

Contraindications: extremely large doses may cause digestive upset and symptoms of paralysis. Not to be taken during pregnancy

Herb-Drug Interactions: none noted