Inula root is the root part of the Inula helenium plant. Inula helenium is commonly known as elecampane. Inula is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae/Compositae family, which includes daisies, marigolds and similar plants.1
Inula is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized in many places across North America. It grows up to 5 feet tall and has thick leaves covered in spiky hairs. The most notable characteristic of Inula is its bright yellow flowerhead. Inula has a unique root system that has long been used throughout Europe for its various medicinal benefits.2
Inula Root Health Uses and Health Benefits
Inula root uses for medicinal purposes use both the rhizome and the rootstock. Traditionally, inula root tonics are prepared to give as a stimulant for vitality and energy. Inula root health benefits are also for diuretic purposes to help with water retention and urinary problems.2
Inula root health benefits can help with respiratory problems as it is a natural expectorant. It also has natural antiseptic properties, which make it a topical treatment for skin wounds and preventing infections. Natural astringent benefits give inula root a
Other inula root health benefits include:
Inula root uses include being a natural remedy for the following conditions:
Inula Root Side Effects and Precautions
There are very few inula root side effects when taken in safe dosages. As a precaution, do not take inula root if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.3
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