Elecampane

Origin: Eurasia

Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Inuleae
Scientific Name: Inula helenium

Folk Names: Elf dock, elfwort, horse-heal, nurse-heal, scabwort, velvet dock, wild sunflower

Magical

Element: Air
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Virgo

Parts used: Root

Magical Properties: Love, protection, psychic skills, luck

Lore

• Nicholas Culpeper describes elecampane as under the dominion of Mercury. Among other uses, he states that it resists poison and stops serpent venom from spreading throughout the body - even stopping the plague! He states that “the roots and herbs beaten and put into new ale or beer, and daily drank, clears, strengthens, and quickens the sight of the eyes wonderfully”

Magical Uses

• Burn elecampane in an incense to assist with scrying.