Elecampane Root ( Inula Helenium) Cut 1oz Elecampane, also known as velvet dock and yellow starwort, is a member of the daisy family that is native to Europe now naturalized elsewhere. The roots of the plant contain a chemical called inulin, a type of fiber common to many fruits used as a natural sweetener in processed foods and as a dietary prebiotic. Elecampane root (Inula helenium) is used in both traditional Western herbalism and magick. In magick, elecampane is associated with awakening second sight and communication with land spirits and the Good Folk. It's also associated with the third eye chakra, which is linked to clairvoyance, intuition, and clear sight. origin eastern europe active compounds The primary active principles are the volatile oils, especially alantolacton and isoalantolacton. Several polysaccharides are also present, including fructosan, helinin and inulin. plant part used rhizome processing cut & sifted Herb Certification Glossary
