What is Inula Helenium or Elecampane?

Botanical Name: Inula Helenium

Common Names: Elecampane, horse-heal, marchalan, elf dock, wild sunflower

Inula Helenium, commonly known as Elecampane, is a perennial herbaceous plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is native to Europe and Asia and belongs to the Asteraceae family.

Inula helenium has been used to treat respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. It is also used as a digestive aid, having mild sedative and anti-inflammatory properties. Elecampane is often used in herbal smoking blends to help with respiratory complaints.