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GRIEKSE ALANT, Inula helenium |
| Parts used: Roots and rhizomes |
Constituents: Essential oil, Sesquiterpene lactones, Mucilage, Bitters,
Triterpene saponins, Inulin.
Minerals; Calcium, potassium, sodium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Expectorant
Antitussive |
Bronchial and tracheal catarrh, chronic and irritating coughs, bronchitis,
pulmonary tuberculosis, wet congested asthma. BHP specific, for Bronchitis and Tuberculosis |
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Anti-inflammatory
Immunostimulant |
Hypotension, ME, autoimmune disorders, supportive to
diabetes |
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Restorative |
To endocrine system (slow acting herb). increases oestrogen and
progesterone |
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Antibacterial
Anthelmintic |
Parasites |
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Rejuvenative |
Increases Qi. PMS with swollen breasts, dry skin, low self-esteem. Retained placenta |
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Anodyne |
Acute pain from sciatica, gout, arthritis, paralysis, nerve
injury, chronic ulcers |
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Diaphoretic |
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Digestive tonic
Antispasmodic |
Colic, nausea, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, anorexia,
malabsorption, anaemia, indigestion, liver congestion |
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Herbal extract,
20-40mL per week |
Energetics: Warming, bitter, pungent. Dosha: VK-P+ |
Meridians: lung, spleen, liver, triple burner |
Contraindications: uterine stimulant, pregnancy |
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