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Elecampane

Botanical Name: Inula graveolen

Anatomical areas: Respiratory system, immune system.

Allopathic uses: High grade mucolytic (highest grade), anti-inflammatory, hypothermic, sedative, cardio-regulative, diuretic and depurative.

Indications: Hardened sinus mucus, coughs, bronchitis, breathing problems, skin rashes, herpes and skin eruptions, itching.

Holistic uses: Affinity for the heart chakra. Helpful to the “faint-hearted”, those who find it difficult to experience love or to express it, those who are afraid to use their skills or gifts, to allow their inner self to be.

Contraindications: Neuro-toxic, non-irritant.

Blending: Middle note. Blends well with cananga, cinnamon, labdanum, lavender, mimosa, frankincense, orris, tuberose, violet, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, cypress, bergamot and oriental fragrances.

Chemical Components:  Mainly sesquiterpene lactones, including alantolactone (helenine), isolactone, dihydroisolantolactone, dihydralantolactone, alantic acid, azulene, and bornyl acetate.

Characteristics: Brilliant green to blue-green in color. Dry, soft, woody.

Extraction: Steam distillation from dried roots and rhizomes and sometimes the whole plant.