Seed Information

Common Name: ELECAMPANE
Scientific Name: Inula helenium
Alternative Names: Scabwort

0.20g up to 100sds

R55.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Hardy, robust perennial with thick rhizomes, stout, erect stems and large, pointed toothed leaves.
• Bears yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer.
• The flowers are hermaphrodite (self-fertile).
• Can grow in any type of soil in semi-shade or full sun.
• Requires moist soil and can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
• When first dug up, the roots smell like ripe bananas, but as they dry they take on the scent of violets.

Parts Used

• Rhizomes/roots and flowers.
• Rhizomes/roots from plants not more than two or three years old, are lifted in autumn and flower heads are picked when fully open.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Alterative, anthelmintic, astringent, bitter, cholagogue, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, mildly expectorant, gently stimulant, stomachic and tonic.
• Anti-inflammatory action - reduces mucous secretions, treat coughs, consumption, bronchitis and other complaints of the chest.
• Suitable for old and young - very useful when a patient is debilitated.
• Cleanses toxins from the body, stimulates the immune and digestive systems and treat bacterial and fungal infections.
• Not for pregnant women.
• Powerful antiseptic and bactericide, particularly effective against the organism that causes TB.
• Externally as a wash for skin inflammations and varicose ulcers - but may cause allergic reaction.

Other Uses

• A blue dye can be obtained from the bruised and macerated root.

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