Asteraceae Inula helenium L.

Elecampane Inula

Iroquois - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 465

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Scientific name: Inula helenium L.
USDA symbol: INHE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Elecampane Inula
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Powdered roots mixed with horse's feed or decoction of root given for heaves.

RECRD: 87792 id: 17831

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