Elecampane is a plant that tastes very bitter but has been used for many different health benefits. It can help with respiratory health as it’s typically used for lung health. It has been used in the past to help people who have a cough or bronchitis. It also can help digestive health as it contains inulin which is a prebiotic fiber. Finally, it also has anti-inflammatory properties as well which can lower inflammation to joints as well as help with acute lung injuries.
Key Takeaways:
- Elecampane has a root that is used for antimicrobial properties and helps with digestive and respiratory health.
- Elecampane has anti inflammatory activity and can help reduce the negative effect of acute lung injuries.
- Elecampane may have an anti stress effect, may stop oxidative damage and can anti-migrate pancreatic cancer cells.
“Elecampane has a long history of traditional medicine usage, but modern research is just now establishing its health benefits.”
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