Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (PH)
PH00299934
9864b701-5d70-4913-8f11-49ed90bffc99
Inula helenium L.
Asteraceae
PH filed-as name
Isaac Burk
s.n.
0000-00-00
s.d.
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Old Gardens, Philadelphia
Large thick root contains much inulins. Root has a camphor-like odor which is due to helenine and Alant Camphor.
Herbarium of Isaac Burk, Philadelphia; Pa. Herbarium vs. collector. Slightly stimulant & tonic. Popularly thought to be of liver or pulmonary affections.