Elecampane Root

(Inula helenium)

Elecampane is a striking, tall perennial herb native to central Asia and southeastern Europe, now naturalized across much of Europe and North America. Inula helenium — named, according to legend, after Helen of Troy, whose tears were said to have given rise to the plant — produces bold, sunflower-like yellow blooms atop stems that can reach six feet in height, making it as ornamental as it is botanically significant.

The root of elecampane has been used in European and Asian herbal traditions for over 2,000 years, appearing in the writings of Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Dioscorides. It is naturally rich in inulin — a prebiotic fiber that gives the root its characteristic slightly sweet, earthy, and camphor-like aroma — as well as sesquiterpene lactones and essential oils. Our Elecampane Root is available in both Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Dried root of Inula helenium — a botanical with over 2,000 years of traditional use
• Naturally rich in inulin, sesquiterpene lactones, and essential oils
• Distinctive earthy, slightly sweet, camphor-like aroma
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Decoction: Simmer 1 teaspoon of cut & sifted elecampane root in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes. Strain and drink as a traditional herbal decoction. Tincture: Use in alcohol-based tincture preparations — a popular traditional method. Powder: Fill empty capsules or incorporate into herbal blends and formulations. Blended Formulas: Traditionally combined with other roots and botanicals in classic European and American herbal formulations.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.