What does it help with
- Chronic bronchitis and cough
- Rheumatism and joint inflammation
- Antibacterial effects
- Digestive problems
Active compounds
Essential oils (azulene, alantolactone), inulin, bitter compounds, tannins.
Alantolactone from elecampane root shows strong antibacterial effects — historically used for tuberculosis.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodOctober – November (root)
Plant partsroot (2–3-year-old)
Dryingchop, 40 °C
Shelf life2 years
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureDecoctionBath
Pro tip: Elecampane root has a strong aroma — drink tea slowly in small sips for better tolerance.
Recipes
1 Elecampane tea for bronchitis ▾
1 teaspoon sliced root boil 15 min in 250 ml water. Strain. Drink 2× a day.
2 Elecampane decoction for rheumatism ▾
Boil 2 tablespoons root for 20 min in 500 ml water. Strain, add to bath water or use as a compress.
3 Combination with thyme ▾
Elecampane and thyme (1 teaspoon each) boil for 15 min. Strong tea for chronic cough.
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