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Inula Hel. Elecampane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

Inula Hel. 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 Inula Hel. 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

Inula Hel. Elecampane is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: elecampane, a plant extract traditionally used in herbal preparations. The liquid is preserved in water and alcohol.

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 on elecampane for cough and acne is insufficient — we don't have reliable data showing whether it works for either purpose. If you're using this for one of those reasons, talk with us about what the current evidence does and doesn't support.

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 traditional teas and tinctures, though it can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset in some people. At high doses, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or spasms.

Because not enough safety information exists, the safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you have a known allergy to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or other plants in the daisy family, talk to us before using this — elecampane belongs to that family and may trigger a skin reaction if you're sensitive to it.

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 your sedating medications — CNS depressants like sleep aids, anti-anxiety pills, opioid pain relievers, antihistamines, and sedating antidepressants — before adding this product. Elecampane may increase their drowsy effects.

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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 is an herb with a long traditional history, but modern evidence on whether it actually works is thin. If you're on sedating medications, you'll want to check them against the tool on this page before you start.

And because pregnancy and breastfeeding safety isn't established, it's best to avoid this product during those times — talk to your pharmacist if you have questions.

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 24, 2023.

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 Inula Hel. Elecampane, straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840010499
Net contents 2 Fluid oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284854
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals, 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:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
60 Drop(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
748840010499
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend3 mL--
Elecampane0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Shake well. Add 20-60 drops to water, 1-3 times per day.

Formulation

The presence of particle matter in this product is normal.

Precautions

Caution: Not indicated in pregnancy and nursing.

Do not exceed suggested use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

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Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals label

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Inula Hel. Elecampane label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

3 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

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248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Elecampane 248

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Inula Hel. Elecampane interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Elecampane

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Inula Hel. 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.

Elecampane1 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Inula Hel. Elecampane by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Inula Hel. 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?
Inula Hel. 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 during both pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what's right for your situation.
Will this help my cough?
We don't have reliable evidence that elecampane works for cough. That doesn't mean it doesn't — it means the research isn't there yet to back it up.
What are the most common side effects?
In small amounts, elecampane is generally well tolerated. Allergic reactions and stomach upset can occur. At high doses, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or spasms, though these are rare.
I'm allergic to ragweed and daisies — is this safe for me?
Elecampane is in the same plant family as ragweed and daisies. If you're sensitive to those, you may react to this product, especially on skin. Talk to us before using it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Inula Hel. 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

Inula Hel. 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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