Elecampane dried root

$12.90
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  • Dried elecampane root pieces ready for processing into a cough syrup, a tincture, glycetract, decoction and ultimately your own medicine and health product.

Elecampane (inula helenium) clears dense, sticky mucus from the bronchial system. It is warming to the system and relieves coughing and asthma. High in inulin it is also a prebiotic for your gut flora.*

50g in a biodegradable, compostable pouch.

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Elecampane root coming out of the ground at KoruKai Herb Farm.

Image above: After washing and scrubbing the root, the root is then processed into small pieces ready for drying.

*This information is for educational purposes only. Please do not self-treat with herbs. Always consult with a qualified and registered herbalist before taking any herbal supplements. 

Ingredients: 50g of elecampane root

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