Elecampane
- Product number: 331750
- Origin: Europe, Asia
- Latin: Inula helenium
Classical writers were already aware of the effects of this child-friendly medicinal herb. The fully-grown roots are used. These contain camphor, bitter substances, inulin, pectin, resin, mucilage, and essential oils. Effective against, among other things: stomach disorders, bronchitis, cough, bacterial diseases, stress, itching (external), and infections. Diabetics use the sweetener as a sugar substitute. Versatile! The yellow-flowering plant grows 100-150cm high and has a substantial leaf base.
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Latin: Inula helenium
Dutch: Alantswortel
Also known as: Griekse Alant, Galant or Odinskop
English: Elecampane
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- Flower colour: Yellow
- Origin: Europe, Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Inula helenium
- Dutch: Elecampane
- Also known as: Elecampane, Galant or Elecampane
- English: Elecampane
