Elecampane
(Inula helenium)

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Description:
Elecampane is a short lived perennial plant that flowers the second year and on. The root is used medicinally for all type of respiratory complaints.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • part shade
  • well draining moist soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: roots
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Health benefits:
  • upper respiratory
  • loosens phlegm
  • cough
  • asthma

How to use?
  • decoctions
  • syrups or infused honey

​Notes:
  • flowers 2nd year and on
  • harvest roots after 2 years
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