Bulk Herbs: Elecampane Root (Organic) Inula helenium Format: Cut Root Pieces Size: 1 oz package Also Known as: Inula helenium, Alant, Aster helenium, Aster officinalis, Elfdock, Elfwort, Helenium grandiflorum, Horse-Elder, Horseheal, Scabwort, Velvet Dock, Wild Sunflower, Yellow Starwort. Farming: OrganicLocation: USA Elecampane is a member of the same plant family as the sunflowers and ragweed, native to southern and eastern Europe but naturalized around the world. It is named after Helen of Troy, who carried the flowers with her when Paris abducted her from Sparta. The 6- to 8-foot (200-250 cm) tall plant has large, pointed leaves with downy gray undersides, and yellow summer flowers. It is used extensively for horses and livestock, specifically for skin diseases in horses and sheep. Early American folklore relates that it can cure hydrophobia in cows. Elecampane is also said to enhance psychic abilities and workings involving scrying, and is one of the herbs in a 9-herb bath blend said to impart protection from witches. Usually taken as a tea. Added to cough syrups, expectorants, herbal diuretics, pain remedies, and roborants (for bringing out color from pale skin). It can also be taken internally in the form of a capsule or extract. It has also been candied and eaten as a sweetmeat. Note: If you are allergic to ragweed, you may be allergic to elecampane. Taking too much of the herb can cause cramps and diarrhea. Do not use more than 1 gram (one-quarter teaspoon) of the herb in any one dose, or more than 3 grams (a little less than a teaspoon) in a day. Not to be used while pregnant. Some cases have been reported of nausea and vomiting, probably from overuse, and it is not recommended for long-term use. In Magick, Elecampane root is ruled by Mercury and Air. It can be worn to attract love or burned to improve psychic ability. Keywords: Love, Protection, Psychic powers For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
