Its botanical name ‘helenium’ derives from Helen of Troy, as it is said to have sprung up from where her tears fell. In Celtic folklore it also had associations with elves and fairy folk.
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Latin name: Inula Helium
Family: Asteraceae
Folk name: scabwort horseheal, elfdock, elfwort
Habitat: Moist ground in partial shade
Part Used: Root and rhizome
Medicinal Use: Used for coughs, bronchitis and lung disease
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elecampane
