Elecampane (inula helenium).
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Elecampane Herbal Tincture. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Elecampane Herbal Tincture. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in medicinal amounts (12).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in large amounts. Elecampane can cause gastrointestinal upset and symptoms of paralysis (12).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally (12); avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Elecampane Herbal Tincture. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
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Elecampane might have sedative effects (4).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Elecampane Herbal Tincture. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...There is a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of elecampane.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Diarrhea, vomiting, spasms, and symptoms of paralysis at high doses.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, large doses of elecampane may cause vomiting and diarrhea (12).
Immunologic ...Topically, elecampane can cause allergic contact dermatitis (6958,48729,48731), especially in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many other herbs.
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, large doses of elecampane may cause spasms and symptoms of paralysis (12).
