Elecampane Loose Tea - Certified Organic

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Native to Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and naturalized across North America, Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a striking perennial herb with massive leaves and golden sunflower-like blooms. Legend holds that the plant sprouted from the tears of Helen of Troy, giving rise to its botanical species name helenium. Celebrated since the classical eras of Dioscorides, Theophrastus, and Pliny, Elecampane was considered an indispensable folk remedy across European monasteries and Anglo-Saxon medicine. Highly rich in volatile essential oils (including alantolactone and isoalantolactone) and up to 44% prebiotic inulin fiber, Elecampane Root is prized in Western herbalism as a premier warming, tonic expectorant designed to bring deep lung support and digestive vitality.

TASTE & ENERGETICS

• Taste: Bitter, pungent, aromatic, camphoraceous, spicy-sweet
• Energetics: Strongly warming, drying, stimulating, expectorant

TRADITIONALLY USED FOR:

• Deep Respiratory Support & Mucus Clearing: Assisting the lungs in loosening, thinning, and expelling stubborn, damp, or viscous bronchial phlegm.
• Warming Bronchial Tonic: Calming spasmodic coughs, warming cold respiratory passages, and encouraging clear, easy breathing.
• Digestive Fire & Prebiotic Support: Kindling a sluggish appetite, easing post-meal bloating, and supplying natural inulin to nourish beneficial gut microflora.
• Microbial Balance & Internal Vitality: Utilizing natural alantolactones to support a healthy microbial balance in both the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.

BREWING & PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Decoction (Warming Root Tea): Add 1–2 teaspoons of cut Elecampane Root to 1.5 cups of cold water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, cover with a lid, and simmer low for 10–15 minutes. Strain thoroughly and sip warm 2–3 times daily.
• Honey Elixir: Simmer the root in water, strain, and mix with equal parts raw local honey for a traditional warming cough syrup base.

Pack Sizes & Servings:

• 15g Bag: Approx. 5 to 7 cups (Perfect for sampling)
• 25g Bag: Approx. 10 to 12 cups (Ideal for a 1-week daily routine)
• 50g Bag: Approx. 20 to 25 cups (Best value for a full month's daily ritual)

Calculated based on 1 gently heaped teaspoon (approx. 2g–3g) per 250ml cup.

Serving estimates are based on a standard 1 tsp (approx. 2g) per cup. Yield may vary slightly depending on the density of specific root, seed, or leaf blends. 

HERBAL PAIRINGS & SYNERGY

Looking to craft your own deep-respiratory, lung-warming, or digestive-fire tea blend? Elecampane Root pairs exceptionally well with:

• Organic Mullein Leaf – Combines two premier respiratory botanicals to clear deep bronchial congestion and soothe raw airways.
• Organic Thyme Leaf – Enhances aromatic volatile clearance to open congested lung passages and support immune defenses.
• Organic Ginger Root – Synergistically drives internal heat to dispel cold, damp chest heaviness and awaken sluggish digestion.

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DISCLAIMER

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If you are being treated for any illness and are taking prescription medication, please seek a health professional's consent for herbs you might be considering, either alone or as complementary therapies. Do not try to self-diagnose or attempt self-treatment for serious or long-term problems without first consulting a qualified practitioner or doctor. Always consult a professional if symptoms persist.

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