Helenii rhizoma

Synonym(s)

Alan rootstock; Elecampane root; Helen's herb root; Helen's rhizoma; radix inulae

Definition
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Helenii rhizoma is an extract of dried and crushed rhizome with roots of elecampane.

Commission E: - Negative overall assessment, negative monograph (efficacy not sufficiently proven, high allergy potential)

ESCOP: - no processing

HMPC: - no processing

Empirical medicine: Internal: Digestive disorders, infections of the urinary tract, for respiratory diseases such as bronchial catarrh, whooping cough and dry cough, for bronchitis as an expectorant, also for heart complaints, colds, headaches and worm infestations. Externally: skin infections, the fresh leaf drug is also used.

Also used as an aromatic for loss of appetite and digestive complaints.

Field of application/use
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Diseases of the respiratory tract and intestines.

Envelopes with aqueous extracts for exanthema and skin infections.

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Undesirable effects
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Mucous membrane irritation due to alant lactones, these can also have a sensitizing effect and lead to contact dermatitis. High doses may cause vomiting and cramps, diarrhea and paralysis.

Trade names
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Only in combination preparations, e.g. Klosterfrau Melissa Spirit.

Note(s)
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The external as well as the internal applications are not recommended(negative monograph of Commission E).

Literature
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Huo Y et al. (2008) Chemical constituents and pharmacological properties of Radix Inulae. Pharmacy 63:699-703.
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Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl tea drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practitioners. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 320-321
https://www.awl.ch/heilpflanzen/inula_helenium/alant.htm