Elecampane
Origin: Eurasia
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Inuleae
Scientific Name: Inula helenium
Folk Names: Elfdock, 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
Magical Uses
- Burn elecampane in an incense to assist with scrying.