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Elecampane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Elecampane against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Elecampane is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and bronchitis, asthma symptoms, loosening mucus (expectorant).Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic Elecampane root extract from the Inula helenium plant. It's prepared as a liquid tincture in vegetable palm glycerin, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and purified water.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cough and respiratory support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, bronchitis, asthma, expectorant.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elecampane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold doesn't yet support using elecampane for acne or cough — both carry ratings of insufficient reliable evidence. If you're considering it for one of these reasons, the data isn't established well enough to say whether it'll work.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Elecampane is generally used in small amounts as a tea or tincture, but it can trigger allergic reactions and stomach upset in some people. At high doses taken by mouth, it may cause diarrhea, vomiting, spasms, and even paralysis symptoms — though these are rare.

Topically, it can cause allergic contact dermatitis, especially if you're sensitive to the ragweed family (which includes chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies). The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe, and the rating is listed as likely unsafe for both.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Elecampane.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check any CNS depressants you're on — sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, and certain painkillers or allergy medicines. This is a Moderate-severity interaction, and combining them could increase drowsiness or sedation.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Elecampane is best considered by people exploring herbal options for respiratory or skin support who aren't taking sedating medications. If you use sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, or any brain-slowing medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — the interaction could intensify drowsiness.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of ragweed allergies.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Elecampane, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 650905488368
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237295
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
650905488368
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, artesian Hawaiian purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Inula helenium)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm label

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Elecampane label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
970 mg per serving

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very...

Certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol, Artesian Hawaiian purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Elecampane interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Elecampane interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Elecampane with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Elecampane might have sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
certified organic Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Elecampane, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Elecampane by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Elecampane has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Elecampane contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against both. Not enough is known about elecampane's safety in pregnancy and lactation to recommend it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice, especially if you're considering it for a specific reason.
Does elecampane actually work for cough or acne?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say yes or no for either use — both have ratings of insufficient reliable evidence. You'd be exploring it without established proof it works.
What are the side effects?
At normal small doses, elecampane can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset — including diarrhea. At high doses taken by mouth, it may cause vomiting, spasms, and in rare cases, paralysis symptoms. Topically, it can trigger allergic skin reactions, especially if you're sensitive to plants in the ragweed family.
Can I be allergic to elecampane if I'm allergic to ragweed?
Possibly — elecampane belongs to the same plant family as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies. If you know you're sensitive to this family, be cautious and talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Will this make me drowsy?
Elecampane might have sedative effects on its own. If you combine it with sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, or other brain-slowing medications, drowsiness could intensify — that's why checking with your pharmacist first matters.

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The Full Monographs Behind Elecampane’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Elecampane

Interacts with 248 drugs

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very limited, so it should be seen as a folk...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Elecampane's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Elecampane 5 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Lamminpaa A, Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by decorative plants. Contact Dermatitis 1996;34:330-5. PubMed
  4. Pazzaglia, M., Venturo, N., Borda, G., and Tosti, A. Contact dermatitis due to a massage liniment containing Inula helenium extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(4):267.
  5. Aalto-Korte, K., Alanko, K., Kuuliala, O., and Jolanki, R. Late reactions in patch tests: a 4-year review from a clinic of occupational dermatology. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(2):81-86. PubMed

See these in context on the Elecampane monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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