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Elecampane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Red Moon Herbs

Elecampane label
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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 Red Moon Herbs 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 Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh. 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 Red Moon Herbs

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: Elecampane Root Extract made from fresh plant material. Elecampane is a traditional herbal root used to support respiratory and digestive function.

The extract is prepared in a liquid form with water and alcohol as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Elecampane product and its label doesn't state a use — see Elecampane's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for elecampane's effectiveness is not yet established. For both acne and cough—common uses—we don't have reliable data to rate how well it works.

If you're thinking about it for one of these purposes, talk with your pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

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 in teas and tinctures, but it can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset in some people. At high doses, it may trigger diarrhea, vomiting, or more serious effects.

The product facts advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information. If you're allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or other plants in the daisy family, be cautious—elecampane may trigger a similar reaction.

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 you start, check any medications that slow your central nervous system—sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, and certain pain relievers or cold medicines. Taking elecampane alongside these could add to their drowsy or sedating effects.

Use the medication checker on this page with your exact drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Elecampane may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal support, but it's not well studied for the conditions people typically use it for. If you take any sedating medication—prescription or over-the-counter—check with your pharmacist first.

Avoid it if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to plants in the daisy family.

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 Nov 22, 2024.

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 Red Moon Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 857999002740
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 319283
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
50 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
857999002740
IngredientAmount% DV
Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Take 25-50 drops 1-3 times daily in a little water.

Precautions

Consult expert medical advice before using while pregnant or nursing.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Red Moon Herbs Est. 1994 Still made the wise woman way

Formulation

Fresh Appalachian extracts for the whole family

Formula

Fresh Appalachian extracts for the whole family

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Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs label

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Elecampane label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh

Interacts with
248 drugs
0 NP 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...

Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh 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. Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh

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.

Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh1 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
Elecampane Root Extract, Fresh full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Red Moon Herbs

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Name
Red Moon Herbs
City
Asheville
State
NC
Phone Number
888-929-0777
Web Address
redmoonherbs.com
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Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs: Common Questions

Does Elecampane by Red Moon Herbs 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 nursing?
No. The safety data advises against elecampane during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.
What are the most common side effects?
Topical use can cause allergic contact dermatitis (rash) in people sensitive to it. When taken by mouth, stomach upset—including diarrhea and vomiting—is possible, especially at higher doses.
I'm allergic to ragweed. Should I avoid this?
Yes, you should be cautious. Elecampane is related to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, and other plants in the daisy family. If you're sensitive to those plants, you may react to elecampane the same way.
Does elecampane actually work for cough?
We don't have reliable evidence to say whether it works for cough. It's a traditional herbal use, but the science hasn't caught up yet.
What's in this liquid besides the extract?
Water and alcohol are used to prepare the liquid extract. Those are the only other ingredients listed.

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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...

Read the full Elecampane monograph →
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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