Elecampane

Latin Name: Inula helenium
Common Names: Horse-heal, Elf dock, Elfwort, Scabwort
Parts Used: Roots
Association: Throat Chakra, Virgo, Mercury, Third Eye Chakra
Energetics: Warming, Drying
Element: Earth
History: Used in ancient Greece and Rome for respiratory ailments. Named after Helen of Troy, who was said to have carried elecampane.
How To Take: As a tea, tincture, or syrup.
Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. May cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Activity: Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Bitter tonic
Uses: Supports respiratory health, soothes coughs, and aids digestion.
Nutrients & Constituents: Inulin, essential oils, sesquiterpene lactones.
Plant Description: A tall perennial with large, yellow, daisy-like flowers and hairy leaves.
Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.