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Pol J Cosmetol 2006, 9(4): 228-237pl,en  Medicinal and cosmetic properties of elecampane inulaJoanna Borowiecka, Anna Kozłowska Zakład Środków Zapachowych, Katedra Kosmetologii, Wydział Farmaceutyczny, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi Summary Elecampane inula (Inula helenium L.) is a medicinal plant known since the dawn of time. The pharmacopeal (Polish Pharmacopoeia IV) raw materials are the plant´s underground organs. The highest activity among the plant´s compounds is that of the elecampane inula oil (Oleum Innulae). The extract made of the root exhibits cholagogic, cholepoietic, antibacterial, diuretic, and expectorant properties. The raw material is a recipe component of commonly used medicinal drugs. In cosmetics the antibacterial, tonicizing, moisturizing, astringent, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of the root extract are used. The cosmetic forms are used to treat the skin susceptible to seborrhoea, bacterial infection, to improve the skin´s appearance, regenerate insolated epidermis and restore the skin´s water and lipid balance. Key words: elecampane inula, medical care, cosmetics |