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"Elecampane, elecampane, I asked you in the morning whether you need or not, when my voice has a cold?" And he answered elecampane: "There are nine forces in my pantry. And since you have a cold today, my root is certainly needed. You brew it as soon as possible and drink a decoction for two or three days. There is no more useful herb in nature, I treat many diseases." Such a gallant elecampane invited us to visit him
Yellow
"Yellow" is another name for elecampane. Its flowers, small suns, resemble the bloom of a mother-and-stepmother and a dandelion that has not yet turned gray. Of course, they are all from the same Astrov family. And many of the medicinal properties of their flowers, leaves and roots are similar too.
Elecampane in composition of biologically active substances is similar to Jerusalem artichoke. Both contain the substance "inulin", the properties of which are partially described in the article "Jerusalem artichoke - Tuberous sunflower" (https://www.asienda.ru/ovoshhi/topinambur-podsolnechnik-klubnenosnyj/). Moreover, it was the roots of elecampane that contributed to the discovery of the chemical "inulin". This substance was first obtained from them. The discovery took place at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then, inulin has been actively used in medicine. For people with diabetes, it replaces sugar and starch. In the industry, fructose is obtained from inulin.
Elecampane residence
Elecampane prefers to live in the forests and forest-steppes of the European part of Russia and Western Siberia. Being a lover of moisture, he chooses places where groundwater is close to the surface of the earth, as well as the banks of water bodies. If he wanders into your summer cottage, give him a modest damp corner for two or three bushes and there will always be a valuable cure for nine ailments at hand.
Harvesting roots
For medical purposes, the rhizome and roots of the plant are used. It is recommended to dig up the roots of the second year of life. The collection is carried out in early spring when the first leaves appear, or in August-September. Roots harvested at a different time will not give quality raw materials.
The procedure for extracting roots from the ground is divided into two stages. First, the root system is buried to a depth of 30 centimeters within a radius of 20 centimeters from the stem. Then they remember how the grandfather pulled the turnip, clasped the stem with his hands and pulled out the valuable roots. They are shaken off, washed with water, and thin, damaged and blackened parts are removed.
The roots, for better drying, are cut longitudinally to a thickness of no more than two centimeters. First, they are dried for three days in the open air, for example, under a ventilated canopy, and then sent to special dryers. If these are not available on the farm, you can dry it in the sun. The main thing is that the temperature during drying does not exceed 50 degrees, since the roots in this case will not dry out, but will steam out and darken.
Correctly dried roots are brownish gray in color. If you make an incision at the root, you will see shiny brownish dots of essential oil in the yellowish-white area. It is it that gives the roots a peculiar aroma and a spicy, bitter taste.
Nine plant powers
1. Anti-inflammatory (bronchitis, pneumonia).
2. Expectorant (colds, bronchial asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis).
3. Improving appetite (stress, depression).
4. Reducing peristalsis (undulating contraction of the walls) of the intestine.
5. Reducing the secretion of gastric juice (stomach ulcer).
6. Diuretic (kidney disease).
7. Antihelminthic.
8. Healing wounds on the skin (eczema, allergies, dermatoses).
9. Reducing blood pressure and cleansing blood.
Dosage forms
Elecampane is used in the form of decoctions, tinctures, juice, powder and ointment.
Root juice combined with honey in a 1: 1 ratio helps to relieve coughs and attacks of bronchial asthma.
The root infusion is made in water or semi-sweet red wine. The latter recovers well after a long illness.
Decoctions are used to treat skin diseases.
Application in cooking and at their summer cottage
Elecampane roots can be used as a spice instead of ginger. They even cook oatmeal with them, turning it from a tasteless mass into a spicy and doubly healthy food.
With the infusion of elecampane, they save the garden from the Colorado potato beetle, sprinkling potato leaves, a tomato and what else this voracious American loves.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use elecampane for pregnant women, with severe kidney and cardiovascular diseases.
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Elecampane British
Elecampane British is one of the plants of the family called Asteraceae or Compositae. In Latin, the name of this plant will sound like this: Inula britanica L. As for the name of the British elecampane family, in Latin it will be like this:
Elecampane High
Elecampane high is one of the plants of the family called Asteraceae or Compositae, in Latin the name of this plant will sound like this: Inula helenium L. As for the name of the family of this plant, in Latin it will be like this: Asteraceae Dumort.
Elecampane
Elecampane It is also known under the name of Christ's eye, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Inula oculus christi L. As for the name of the family of elecampane ocellar, in Latin it will be: Asteraceae Dumort. Description of elecampane ocellar Elecampane is a perennial herb, the height of which will fluctuate between twenty-five and forty centimeters.
Elecampane Willow
Elecampane willow is one of the plants of the family called Asteraceae or Compositae, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Inula salicina L. As for the very name of the family of elecampaneus, in Latin it will be: Asteraceae Dumort.
Elecampane Ordinary
Elecampane ordinary is one of the plants of the family called Asteraceae or Compositae, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Inula vulgaris DC. As for the name of the family of elecampane itself, then in Latin it will be as follows:
