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Elecampane Root 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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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
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First and foremost: checking Elecampane Root 2,000 mg 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 Root 2,000 mg 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 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 Root 2,000 mg 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, a concentrated form of elecampane, a plant used traditionally for respiratory and digestive support. The liquid also includes glycerin, purified water, and alcohol as inactive ingredients that help preserve and deliver the extract.

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 isn't established yet in the data we hold. For both acne and cough—two uses it's been studied for—we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, that's a good question to bring to your doctor or pharmacist.

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 in small amounts as a tea or tincture, but it can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset. At high doses, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, spasms, and even paralysis-like symptoms.

Some people—especially those sensitive to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, and related plants in the daisy family—may develop allergic skin reactions. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

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 before combining this with CNS depressants—sedating medications like sleep aids, benzodiazepines, and opioids. Elecampane may add to their drowsiness effect.

If you take any of these, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to use together.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Elecampane Root may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal support, but it's not established whether it actually works for the conditions it's used for. If you take any sedating medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are situations where the data suggests avoiding it. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to see if it fits your situation.

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 May 19, 2022.

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 Root 2,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000002779
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 19, 2022
DSLD ID 263985
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 Root 2,000 mg 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
083000002779
IngredientAmount% DV
Elecampane Root Extract2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Purified, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formulation

Gluten Free

Fluid Extract

Lowest 12-15% Organic Alcohol 12-15% by volume Certified Organic Alcohol

Our 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.

Seals/Symbols

K Parve (Kosher)

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve (Kosher)

Inula helenium L. 2,000mg per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Nature's Answer Since 1972

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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (42-85 drops) three (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.

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Elecampane Root 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer label

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Elecampane Root 2,000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Elecampane Root 2,000 mg 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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Elecampane Root Extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
2000 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 Root Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Elecampane Root 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Elecampane Root 2,000 mg interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Elecampane Root 2,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Elecampane Root Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Elecampane Root 2,000 mg 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 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 Root Extract full monograph & interactions
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Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Elecampane Root 2,000 mg, 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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Elecampane Root 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Elecampane Root 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Elecampane Root 2,000 mg 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 Root 2,000 mg 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 I'm 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 for personalized guidance if you're pregnant or nursing.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Most commonly, topical contact can cause allergic skin reactions in people sensitive to the daisy family of plants. By mouth, you might experience stomach upset, allergic reactions, or at high doses, vomiting and diarrhea. If you notice any of these, stop and check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Does elecampane really help with cough or acne?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say it works for either condition. If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk to your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.
Is this safe to take if I'm allergic to ragweed or daisies?
Be cautious. Elecampane belongs to the same plant family as ragweed, daisies, and chrysanthemums, so if you're sensitive to those, you're more likely to have an allergic reaction. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What's in this liquid besides the elecampane?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin, purified water, and alcohol—these help preserve the extract and make it drinkable. The active part is the elecampane root extract itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind Elecampane Root 2,000 mg’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 Root 2,000 mg'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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