Devassine Root

Preparations from the rhizomes of elecampane have an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect, improve appetite, reduce intestinal motility, and reduce the secretion of gastric juice. It is believed that the main biologically active substance of elecampane is alantolactone and related terpenoids.
 
The essential oil contained in the roots and rhizome is used to flavor fish, culinary products and food concentrates; it also has bactericidal, especially fungicidal (antifungal) properties.