Elecampane

Inula helenium

  • COMMON NAMES

    Elecampane, Horse-heal, Eldflock

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Europe.

  • HABITAT

    Grows well in full sun & medium soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Perennial

  • PARTS USED

    Root

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Polysaccharides & Volatile Oils

FLAVOR PROFILE: Bitter, pungent, spicy.

PAIRING: Honey, Vinegar, Alcohol

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.