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Elecampane root has a long history of use as a tonic herb for the respiratory system and is specific to bronchial infections. It also supports digestive function and traditionally it was used for all sorts of digestive woes from intestinal parasites to stagnant digestion to imbalanced intestinal flora. Less common uses for elecampane are as a blood cleanser to support detoxification in skin conditions such as eczema and as a diuretic for urinary tract infections and oedema.

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A guide to Elecampane and its properties

Traditional Use

One explanation for the Latin name helenium comes from the legend of Helen of Troy (she of the face that launched a thousand ships) who was said to be wearing an elecampane flower in her hair when she was abducted from her homeland by the Trojan prince Paris which started the Trojan wars. The legend says that she was so heartbroken to be taken from Sparta that one of these plants emerged wherever her tears fell.
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Expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, diaphoretic, antimicrobial, diuretic, carminative, vermifuge, emmenagogue
Indications

• Respiratory disorders including deep seated respiratory infections; persistent, congested, stubborn wet or dry coughs; post nasal drip, tuberculosis, bronchitis, whooping cough, the common cold, influenza and other respiratory infections, fever with chills, swollen lymph nodes
• Weak, stagnant digestion, to support healthy gut flora (prebiotic), excess gas, intestinal parasites, nausea, diarrhoea, peptic ulcer
• Urinary and pelvic stagnation
• Convalescence and malnutrition
Energetics

Warming, drying, pungent, bitter, sweet.
Use in Pregnancy

It is traditionally known as a uterine stimulant to promote menstruation so its use is not recommended in pregnancy.
Contraindications & Cautions

Should be avoided by those with sensitivity to other plants in the Asteraceae family.
Drug Interactions

Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
Substitutes

Adhatoda, Grindelia, Liquorice, Mullein, Red Clover, Thyme

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Common Name

Golden Seal
Botanical Name

Hydrastis canadensis
Part Used

Root and Rhizome
Alcohol

60%
Dose

25 to 100mL weekly

Golden seal is a mucous membrane tonic used for digestive problems and catarrhal states. It is also beneficial for uterine conditions such as excessive menstruation.

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A guide to Golden Seal and its properties

Traditional Use

Golden seal is a traditional Native American medicine for wounds, ulcers, digestive disorders, cancer, skin and eye ailments.
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Anticatarrhal, mucous membrane tonic, antimicrobial, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, vulnerary, choleretic, antihaemorrhagic, uterine tonic, choleretic, antiviral, antiseptic, antiparasitic
Indications

• Upper respiratory catarrh.
• Digestive disorders such as indigestion, loss of appetite, colitis, gastritis, bloating, flatulence, intestinal dysbiosis, peptic ulceration
• To support normal menstruation, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, post-partum haemorrhage.
• Topically for inflammation of the mouth and throat and skin conditions such as eczema and pruritus
Energetics

Cold
Use in Pregnancy

Contraindicated
Contraindications & Cautions

Use with caution in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma and a history of cardiovascular disease.
Drug Interactions

Caution with antimicrobial agents, cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant medication), digoxin (for heart conditions), midazolam (a benzodiazepine with sedative properties), tacrolimus (an immunosuppressive drug) and anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), antidiabetic, antihypertensive, central nervous system depressant drugs. There is a theoretical additive effect with antimicrobial agents making the combination beneficial.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
Substitutes

Barberry

57101

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Common Name

Echinacea
Botanical Name

60% E. purpurea/40% E. angustifolia
Part Used

Whole plant and root
Alcohol

45%
Dose

15 to 40mL weekly

Echinacea is primarily an immune stimulant, although many herbalists also consider it an immunomodulant, mainly encouraging non-specific immunity. It can also have an effect on allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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A guide to Echinacea and its properties

Traditional Use

The Eclectics, a group of practitioners who were prominent around the late 19th and early 20th Centuries in the United States, used E. angustifolia as one of their primary medicines for septicaemia and infected blood, wounds and mucous membranes. E. angustifolia was the only species of echinacea they used. The root of E. angustifolia is used and it is harder to grow so is therefore often more expensive to buy. The use of E. purpurea came about not only because it is easier to grow but due to intense German interest in the plant during the 1930s.
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Immunomodulator, modulates inflammation, sialagogue, antimicrobial, circulatory stimulant, lymphatic, alterative, antipyretic, antioxidant, vulnerary
Indications

• Viral, bacterial and parasitic infections
• Prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections (especially with swollen glands) including the common cold, influenza, sinus, throat and lung infections
• Infected wounds, acne, boils, abscesses, dermatitis, psoriasis, septicaemia, mouth infections, herpes virus, warts, venomous bites
• Vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infections
• Fevers
• Adjuvant therapy to reduce chemotherapy and radiation-associated side effects
Energetics

Cooling, drying
Use in Pregnancy

Generally considered safe when used in recommended doses.
Contraindications & Cautions

Echinacea is well tolerated although allergic reactions are possible in rare cases. It is contraindicated in people with allergies to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family of plants (e.g. chamomile, ragweed). Patients being treated for autoimmune diseases should be cautious due to echinacea’s immune-stimulating effects.
Drug Interactions

Avoid with antineoplastic (such as etoposide) drugs and asthma or atopic medication. Caution with cyclophosphamide (chemotherapy), warfarin and immunosuppressant drugs.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
Substitutes

Thyme, Thuja, Garlic, Andrographis, Cat’S Claw, Calendula, Elderberry

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