Organic Elecampane Root Tinctures 2 fluid oz

Elecampane Root Tincture (Inula helenium) 2 fluid ounces in an amber glass dropper bottle.

A steadfast root with a golden heart, Elecampane clears the fog of the lungs and carries the breath back home to the body.

Rooted deep in both earth and tradition, Elecampane has long been revered as a warming, grounding plant for the lungs and spirit. In the old herbal texts of Europe and beyond, it was treasured as a remedy for persistent coughs, chest congestion, and cold, damp conditions that settle into the body with the weight of winter. Named after Helen of Troy, myth says the plant sprang up where her tears touched the earth—making it both a medicine of grief and a balm for breath.

Traditionally, Elecampane has been used to open the lungs, soothe deep coughs, and break up thick, stubborn mucus. Its pungent and aromatic root acts as a warming expectorant, drawing out what does not belong and leaving space for clearer breathing and renewed vitality.

In contemporary herbalism, Elecampane remains a cherished ally for:

• Deep, rattling bronchial congestion

• Lingering wet coughs and damp respiratory conditions

• Supporting the lungs after illness

• Warming and strengthening a sluggish digestive system

• Soothing emotional heaviness held in the chest

Energetics:
Temperature: Warming and drying
Taste: Bitter, pungent, slightly sweet
Actions: Expectorant, lung-tonic, carminative, warming, clearing

Key Properties:

• Antimicrobial – supports the body’s defense against respiratory pathogens

• Expectorant – helps loosen and expel mucus from the lungs

• Antibacterial – especially active in the lungs and gut

• Anti-inflammatory – calms irritated bronchial tissue

• Digestive stimulant – aids sluggish or bloated digestion

• Tonic to the lungs – strengthens respiratory resilience over time

Elecampane’s scent alone—resinous, spicy, and slightly floral—feels like a breath of wild, clean air through a winter-weary chest. It clears, it comforts, and it restores the breath with the quiet strength of roots that know how to endure.

Note: Best used in small to moderate doses. Not recommended during pregnancy.

Parts Used: Leaf

Suggested Use: 10 to 30 drops in water or juice, up to 3x daily as needed

Organic Ethically sourced herb macerated for 8 weeks, agitated daily. 

Ratio 1:4 (dried macerated herb to organic cane alcohol)

Our Promise: Crafted in small batches by The Old World Apothecary, with reverence for the healing traditions of plant medicine. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or on medications.