Botanical name: Inula helenium
Other name: elfwort, elfdock, scabwort, horseheal, and yellow starwort.
Elecampane root is an herb belonging to the Compositae or Asteraceae family, with its origins in Europe. Boasting a rich history of medicinal use, this plant produces a substantial yellow flower on a stem that can extend to a height of 8 feet (2.4 meters).
Medicinal Uses:
- Lung diseases
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Whooping cough
