Elecampane, Inula helenium, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It got its name from Helen of Troy as it was said to have grown from where her tears fell when she was stolen away. Pliny the Elder said that it caused mirth and the old Latin rhyme said ‘Enula campagna reddit praecordia sane‘, or ‘Elecampane will the spirits sustain‘. Elecampane was also known as ‘horse heal’, not because it was used to heal horses but because ‘horse’ referred to its large size. The root was candied and eaten as a sweet in medieval Europe and has been used to make absinthe. it has a bitter, hot and sweet taste and warming and drying energetics. Magically, Elecampane is associated with the fae and was known as Elfwort (elf plant) and was used to treat elf shot or improve psychic abilities as is also associated with protection and love.
Elecampane grows across Southern and Eastern Europe and is naturalised across the rest of Europe and North America. It grows up to 1.5 metres tall with beautiful yellow flowers.
Key natural constituents of elecampane include:
Inulin, helonin, essential oils, alantolactoness, isoalantolactones, sesquiterpene lactones, sesquiterpenes, triterpenes, sterols.
Do not use in pregnancy without professional advice.
This product contains dried root.
Suggested use: Add 1 teaspoon per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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