Inula helenium
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialExpectorant
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
- BronchitisTraditional
- CoughTraditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalBiological Activities and Chemical Profile of Gentiana asclepiadea and Inula helenium Ethanolic Extracts (2022)
PreclinicalEfficacy of methanol-water extract of Inula helenium root against oxidative DNA damage (2021)
PreclinicalIgalan from Inula helenium (L.) suppresses the atopic dermatitis-like response in stimulated HaCaT keratinocytes via JAK/STAT3 signaling (2020)
PreclinicalNatural soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors from Inula helenium and their interactions with soluble epoxide hydrolase (2020)
PreclinicalActive ingredients of Inula helenium L. exhibits similar anti-cancer effects as isoalantolactone in pancreatic cancer cells (2019)
PreclinicalInula helenium and Grindelia squarrosa as a source of compounds with anti-inflammatory activity in human neutrophils and cultured human respiratory epithelium (2019)
All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.