Botanical Index No. 156

British Elecampane

inula britannica

Medicinal Actions

Antiviral, Depurative, Emetic, Secretolytic

Primary Conditions Treated

cAMP-Phosphodiesterase-Inhibitor Cough Diaphragmosis Herpes Infection Nausea Pulmonosis Urethrosis Virus

General Dosage

3–9 g flower in decoction in sealed sachet.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”. Sesquiterpene lactones with exocyclic methylene groups often irritant and sensitizing.