Elecampane Root Powder

Elecampane Root PowderBotanical Name Inula helenium Other Names elfdock, elfwort, yellow starwort, wild sunflower, scabwort and horseheal Origin Bulgaria Typical Preparations Usually taken as a tea. Can also be taken internally in the form of a capsule or extract. It has also been known to be candied and eaten as a sweetmeat. Elecampane is a member of the aster family distributed throughout Europe, Asia and some parts of North America. Although the attractive flowers are

Yucca root is used in animal feed and in deodorizing pet products

it was used to flavor beer and a honey wine known as mead

Precautions - Use with caution if you have a known allergy to other plants in the daisy family

There have been cases of idiosyncratic non-viral hepatitis linked with this herb

Because the leaves and flowers contain mucilage

zeaxanth and cryptoxanth

especially if taken with other medicines that utilize CP450 pathways for metabolism

this mineral-rich herb is known as lucerne

A fresh plant tincture of aerial portions may be made as well

Typical Preparations - Infuse in oil for use as a massage oil or to make salves

Cramp bark is a flowering shrub found throughout moist woodlands of North America

or infuse in oil when making your own lotions or creams