Evidence supporting the use of: British Elecampane
For the body system: Bronchials

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Elecampane (Inula helenium), sometimes referred to as British Elecampane, has a long-standing history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for supporting the bronchial and respiratory systems. Historically, it has been used in Europe and Asia as a remedy for coughs, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments. The primary constituents believed to be responsible for its effects are inulin (a polysaccharide), alantolactone, and isoalantolactone (sesquiterpene lactones with expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties). Traditional herbalists valued elecampane root as an expectorant, claiming it helped to clear mucus from the lungs and soothe coughs.

While there are some preclinical studies suggesting that elecampane extracts possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and mild expectorant properties, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The majority of evidence for its use in supporting the bronchial system is historical and based on traditional European herbal practices rather than modern scientific validation. Therefore, the justification for its use is primarily traditional, and the strength of evidence is moderate, reflecting a substantial history of use but limited high-quality scientific research to confirm efficacy or safety in this context.

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