Despite its strong traditional postion in Western and Eastern herbalism for millenia, elecampane was relegated to the ash heap by the German Commission E.
About 10days ago I needed an expectorant for someone who’d been taking mullein and basil for a pneumonia. Not having any of course, I looked around and behold it was in bloom everywhere. The case healed after a massive expectoration!! I am particularly fond of elecampane at the moment :)
That was probably in its 4th year when the pic was taken. And 2 or 3 year plants are enough to give you big roots. Plus you can steal some roots or rhizomes from a big plant and it’ll survive. It can by the rhizomes and also by seed.
About 10days ago I needed an expectorant for someone who’d been taking mullein and basil for a pneumonia. Not having any of course, I looked around and behold it was in bloom everywhere. The case healed after a massive expectoration!! I am particularly fond of elecampane at the moment :)
Timing! It showed inself when you needed it. That’s great news!
How old would you say that first picture/plant is? Huge & sooooo pretty. I would love to plant them.
That was probably in its 4th year when the pic was taken. And 2 or 3 year plants are enough to give you big roots. Plus you can steal some roots or rhizomes from a big plant and it’ll survive. It can by the rhizomes and also by seed.