Evidence supporting the use of: British Elecampane
For the health condition: Laryngitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

British Elecampane (Inula helenium) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and the UK, as a remedy for a variety of respiratory ailments including coughs, bronchitis, and sometimes laryngitis. The root contains compounds such as inulin, alantolactone, and helenin, which are believed to exert expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Historical texts and herbal guides, such as those by Nicholas Culpeper and in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, mention its use for soothing the respiratory tract and alleviating hoarseness or loss of voice associated with laryngitis. However, while the tradition is clear, there is a paucity of modern clinical trials or robust scientific studies specifically validating Elecampane for the treatment of laryngitis. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or extrapolated from in vitro studies on its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically relieve laryngeal inflammation. In summary, the use of British Elecampane for laryngitis is justified primarily by traditional usage, with limited scientific validation at this time.

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