Asteraceae Inula helenium L.

Elecampane Inula

Mohegan - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130

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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: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves used for horses with colic.

RECRD: 87799 id: 17841

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