Elecampane: Inula helenium
Part used: Root
Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, aromatic, stimulant, stomachic, astringent, tonic
Useful in whooping cough. Strengthens, cleanses and tones up pulmonary and gastric membranes. For retention of urine. Delayed menstruation. Also for kidney and bladder stones. Clears and strengthens sight. Good in weakness of digestive organs. For torpor of liver. A stimulating expectorant. A good formula consists of elecampane, spikenard (one ounce each) and four ounces bark also Elecampane and Comfrey.
Dill: Anethum gravelolens
Part used: Seed
Stomachic, aromatic, stimulant, carminative, diaphoretic
Very quieting to the nerves. Stops hiccoughs. Strengthening to brain. Expels gas.
