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Inula britannica
Espèces d'Inula d'Asie de l'Est et d'Europe utilisées en Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise comme Xuan Fu Hua pour les phlogettes et les troubles digestifs.
Elecampane Inula (Inula britannica), known in TCM as Xuan Fu Hua, is a traditional expectorant and digestive herb used for phlegm conditions and gastrointestinal discomfort. Its primary active compounds include inulin, terpenoids like alantolactone, and flavonoids, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties. Modern evidence supports its use as a mucolytic and anti-phlegm agent, with clinical trials indicating efficacy in respiratory and digestive disorders.
The expectorant action of Inula britannica is mediated by alantolactone and other sesquiterpene lactones that stimulate bronchial secretion and mucociliary clearance via activation of TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels. Its anti-inflammatory effects involve inhibition of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing cytokine production. The bitter principles (e.g., inulicin) enhance digestive function by stimulating gastric acid secretion and bile flow through cholinergic and gastrin-mediated pathways. Inulin acts as a prebiotic, modulating gut microbiota and supporting immune function.
Espèces d'Inula d'Asie de l'Est et d'Europe utilisées en Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise comme Xuan Fu Hua pour les phlogettes et les troubles digestifs.
Elecampane Inula (Inula britannica), known in TCM as Xuan Fu Hua, is a traditional expectorant and digestive herb used for phlegm conditions and gastrointestinal discomfort. Its primary active compounds include inulin, terpenoids like alantolactone, and flavonoids, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties. Modern evidence supports its use as a mucolytic and anti-phlegm agent, with clinical trials indicating efficacy in respiratory and digestive disorders.
The expectorant action of Inula britannica is mediated by alantolactone and other sesquiterpene lactones that stimulate bronchial secretion and mucociliary clearance via activation of TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels. Its anti-inflammatory effects involve inhibition of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing cytokine production. The bitter principles (e.g., inulicin) enhance digestive function by stimulating gastric acid secretion and bile flow through cholinergic and gastrin-mediated pathways. Inulin acts as a prebiotic, modulating gut microbiota and supporting immune function.