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Information about the herb Inula
Inula
Racemosa, also known as Pushkarmoola is part of the Asteraceae plant family.
Botanical Name: Inula Racemosa
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Common name: Pushkarmoola
History: Used in Ayurvedic medicine
Plant Constituents of Inula Racemosa
Contains:
- Sesquiterpene lactones
- alantolactone
- isoalantolactone
- inunal
- isoalloalantolactone
- essential oil
Action:
- antispasmodic [an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions]
- beta-blocking
- hypotensive [an agent that lowers blood pressure]
- antianginal
Medicinal Parts Used: Root
Inula is used for:
Cardiovascular Conditions
- angina pectoris
- heart disease
- ischemic heart disease, especially combined with Commiphora mukul
- lowers diastolic blood pressure
Liver Conditions
- decreases cholesterol
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- asthma
- bronchial disease
- chest (precordial) pain
- chronic bronchitis with cardiac complications
- cough
- dyspnea
- protects against bronchospasm induced by histamine, serotonin and pollens
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 0.75- 1.5mL 3 times a day of 1:1 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Inula without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None indicated
Global Herbal Supplies has Inula available in the following forms:
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