Elecampane
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Elecampane tincture, Inula helenium
- Licence holder
- St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80069602
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 24 May 2016
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Teinture
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Inula helenium Source : Racine Extraction ratio : 1:4 Dry plant equivalent : 0.25 Grammes Potency : 50 % Ethanol | 1 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Inula helenium Source : Racine Potency : 50 % Purified water | Not specified | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Alcool, Eau distillée
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescentes | minimum: 10 years ; maximum: 14 years | 1 mL | 3 Tous les jours |
| Enfants | minimum: 4 years ; maximum: 9 years | 0.5 mL | 3 Tous les jours |
| Adultes et adolescents | minimum: 15 years | 2 mL | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant to help relieve chest complaints, such as catarrhs, coughs and bronchitis.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Consult a health care practitioner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This product contains 50% ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 394 mg per dosage unit, which is equivalent to 10 ml of beer or 4 ml of wine, per milliliter. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have an alcohol related disease, liver disease, epilepsy, diabetes or hypertension.
- Effets indésirables connus
Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur; use caution if you are allergic to plants of the Daisy (Asteraceae) family. Discontinue use if any impairment of motor coordination or attention is noticed.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80069602
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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