Elecampane

Elecampane is known by herbalists around the world for its aid to the respiratory system. Elecampane is most used in the presence of a bad cough, congestion, asthma, and bronchitis. elecampane also has unique constituents to make this herb an excellent choice for an expectorant as well. The roots of the herb are used in herbal medicine. Elecampane is also well-known as a digestive tonic. In the days of our earlier settlers chewing on the root of elecampane would help dispel parasites recking havoc on the intestinal tract. Elecampane helps with bloating, discomfort, and constipation and will also help as a wash with skin parasites such as scabies or ringworms.