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Elecampane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

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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 Herbalist & Alchemist 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 fresh Elecampane 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 Herbalist & Alchemist

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: fresh elecampane root extract. Elecampane is a plant whose root has been used traditionally in herbal medicine.

The liquid also contains ethyl alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Elecampane's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy respiratory function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma, Respiratory tract health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elecampane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we have doesn't establish that elecampane works reliably for acne or cough — both have insufficient reliable evidence to rate. If you're considering this product for another use, the data we hold doesn't cover it, so a conversation with your pharmacist about what you're hoping it will do is a good idea.

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 well tolerated when used in small amounts in tea or tinctures, but it can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset. Topically, it may trigger allergic contact dermatitis, especially in people sensitive to plants in the daisy family (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and related herbs).

At high oral doses, it can cause diarrhea, vomiting, muscle spasms, and in rare cases, symptoms resembling paralysis. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation.

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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining this product with CNS depressants — sedatives, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, opioids, and other drugs that slow your central nervous system. Elecampane may add to their drowsy effects and impair your alertness.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Elecampane may be worth trying if you're interested in traditional herbal use and don't take sedating medications. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any CNS depressants (sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, pain medications), talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Stop and reach out to your healthcare provider if you notice allergic reactions, stomach upset, or unusual symptoms.

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 Mar 23, 2018.

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 Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056112288
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174192
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.5 mL
UPC/BARCODE
667056112288
IngredientAmount% DV
fresh Elecampane root extract1.5 mL--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Formula

Inula helenium

OK

General Statements

Supports healthy respiratory function

Botanical preparation ratio 1:2

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 20-30 drops (1.5 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

NO. ELC-2 1734MO

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Elecampane label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Fresh Elecampane root extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
1.5 mL 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...

Fresh Elecampane root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

fresh Elecampane 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. fresh Elecampane 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.

fresh Elecampane 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
fresh Elecampane root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Elecampane by Herbalist & Alchemist 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?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's best for your situation.
What's the difference between taking it as a tea versus this liquid extract?
This is a concentrated liquid extract, so the dose is more concentrated than a typical tea. Both forms carry the same interaction and safety concerns — the data doesn't separate them.
Can elecampane cause an allergic reaction?
Yes. It can trigger allergic contact dermatitis, especially if you're sensitive to plants in the daisy family like ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies. It may also cause stomach upset or allergic reactions when taken by mouth.
What are the most common side effects?
When applied to skin, it can cause allergic rash in sensitive people. When taken by mouth at normal doses, side effects are limited in what we know, but large doses can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Does this product work for cough or acne?
The evidence we have doesn't show it works reliably for either — both are rated insufficient evidence. If you're interested in using it for something else, ask your pharmacist what the research says about that use.

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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

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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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