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Elecampane Tincture

Elecampane Tincture

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  • gluten free
  • respiratory support
  • soothing
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Elecampane Tincture

Our elecampane tincture is formulated with organic, non-gmo elecampane and certified gluten free vodka.

  • Ingredients

    (1:5,50%) Elecampane (Inula helenium), six times distilled gluten free vodka

  • Suggested Dosage

    Adults: 10-20 drops 2-4x daily

    The Herbalist's Recommendation: First time trying Elecampane? Begin with 5 drops 5x daily for 3 days to see how body responds to Elecampane.

  • Contraindications

    Elecampane's traditional use as an emmenagogue, thus it is suggested that elecampane should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.

    Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar more closely.

    May be toxic in large doses.

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Elecampane has rich history. This flower was used by Ancient Greeks and Romans. Once refrenced as The Panacea Plant. Meaning it was used for a wide variety of ailments.

According to Hippocrates elecampane has stimulating effects to the kidneys, brain, uterus, and stomach. Which is one reason why modern herbalists avoid this herb in pregnant and nursing mothers.

By the 19th century elecampane was entered into The Eclectic Doctor's materia medica. In 1890 elecampane became apart of the US Pharmacopeia.



vodka

the solvent

We use six times distilled, organic, cerifited gluten free Vodka as the solvet to extract the medicinal constituents from Elecampane

Vodka is often used in tincture making because it is tasteless, and contains no additional ingredients.