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Elecampane Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

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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 Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer 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 (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 Extract by Nature's Answer

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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: elecampane root extract from Inula helenium. Elecampane has a long history in herbal medicine, particularly for respiratory and digestive support.

The liquid form is suspended in vegetable glycerin, purified water, and a small amount of certified organic alcohol.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: respiratory and cough support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, bronchitis, asthma, expectorant support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elecampane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that elecampane works reliably for acne or cough—both ratings are insufficient to support a claim. If you're considering it for another reason, that data isn't on file here.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
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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 as a tea or tincture, but allergic reactions and stomach upset can happen. At high doses taken by mouth, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, and even paralysis symptoms—rare, but serious.

Topically, it can trigger allergic contact dermatitis, especially in people sensitive to plants in the ragweed and daisy family. Because safety data is not adequate, the evidence advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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 any CNS depressants—sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, and some pain relievers—with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product, as it may add to drowsiness.

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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 extract may be worth considering if you're drawn to herbal respiratory or digestive support and you don't take CNS depressants. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any sedating medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Always check your full medication list with the interaction tool on this page.

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, 2019.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000002748
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208494
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer, 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:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000002748
IngredientAmount% DV
Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract685 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

Gluten Free

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formulation

Gluten Free

Absolutely no preservatives

Formula

K Parve

Inula helenium Made from 1,000 mg Elecampane root per serving

Low Alcohol

Our organic alcohol extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.

General Statements

Since 1972

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FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) 3 times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2018 Nature's Answer

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Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer label

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Elecampane Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
685 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...

Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Elecampane Extract 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 (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
Elecampane (Inula helenium) root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
Street Address
85 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
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Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Elecampane Extract by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Elecampane Extract 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 Extract 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 it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What is elecampane used for?
Elecampane has traditionally been used to support respiratory health and digestion, but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for acne or cough.
Can this cause side effects?
In small amounts it's usually well tolerated, but it can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset. At high doses, vomiting, diarrhea, and spasms are possible. If you're sensitive to ragweed or daisy-family plants and use it on your skin, allergic rashes can develop.
Will this make me drowsy?
Elecampane might have sedative effects on its own, and it can add to the drowsiness of sleep aids, sedatives, and some anxiety or pain medications. If you take any of those, check with your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Elecampane Extract’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 & How We Checked

Elecampane Extract'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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