What is another word for Genus Inula?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɪnˈuːlə] (IPA) 
Genus Inula is a plant species synonymous with over 100 other plant species belonging to the same family, Asteraceae. Some of the common synonyms for Genus Inula include fleabane, false helenium, and elecampane. Many of these plants are medicinal and have a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of respiratory and digestive ailments. They are also used as insecticides and have been found to possess antifungal and antibacterial properties. Inula helenium, also known as elecampane, is probably the most well-known and commonly used species within the genus. Its roots have a distinctively sweet, woody scent and are used to make teas, tinctures, and other natural remedies.
