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Dietary supplement

American Ginseng 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LuckyHerbs

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

American Ginseng 500 mg is a dietary supplement by LuckyHerbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and energy support, immune support and colds, blood sugar management.Based on those ingredients, 217 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are American Ginseng. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs

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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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: American ginseng root extract at 500 mg per capsule. The capsules also hold inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice flour, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: stress energy and general wellness adaptogen.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Cancer-related fatigue, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Menopausal symptoms, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: American Ginseng is rated "Possibly Effective" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: American Ginseng is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Cancer-related fatigue, Cognitive function, Diabetes, and more.

American ginseng is possibly effective for upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) — the common cold and similar viral infections of the nose, throat, and upper airways. For anemia of chronic disease and breast cancer, the evidence on file is insufficient to know whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient American Ginseng

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.

American ginseng is generally well tolerated when taken short-term by healthy adults, but quality and strength vary widely between products, and long-term safety hasn't been studied well enough to know. The data advises against use during pregnancy because of lab research raising concern.

Breastfeeding safety isn't known well enough, so avoidance is the safer choice. Headache has been reported with American ginseng use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient American Ginseng

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — American Ginseng.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 217 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.

Before you take this, double-check if you use warfarin or other blood thinners, immunosuppressant drugs, diabetes medications, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) — American ginseng can interfere with all of them. If you take any of these, run them through our medication checker.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement might help with cold symptoms if the evidence interests you. If you take warfarin, immunosuppressants, diabetes drugs, or an older antidepressant (MAOI), talk to your pharmacist before adding it — the interactions are real.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Check your medications on this page first.

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 Mar 22, 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 American Ginseng 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand LuckyHerbs
Barcode (UPC) 810026422744
Net contents 100 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283055
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs, 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:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
810026422744
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate1 Gram(s)1%
American Ginseng1 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily as needed.

Formula

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) has been used by traditional herbalists for centuries. Recent scientific data confirm the presence of bioactive compounds in American Ginseng, known as Ginsenosides, which confer this herb's adaptogenic properties.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the food and Drug Administration. This product s not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Do not use if pregnant/nursing. Consult physician if taking medication (especially diabetes and blood thinning medications) or have a medical condition (especially diabetes or hypoglycemia).

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Adaptogenic herb

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Vegan

General Statements

1 year happiness guarantee

Please recycle.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Lucky Herbs Herbal Supplements by Lucky Vitamin

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed Quality & Potency

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American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs

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

Serving size2 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

American Ginseng

Interacts with
217 drugs
1 Gram(s) per serving

American ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the...

American Ginseng monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs Drug Interactions

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217Drugs
2 Major 215 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in American Ginseng 500 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.

American Ginseng4 drug types · 217 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Healthy patients receiving warfarin 5 mg daily, who also take American ginseng 1 gram twice daily, seem to have a significantly reduced international normalized ratio (INR).

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
American ginseng seems to lower postprandial blood glucose. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects and possibly cause hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
American ginseng seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, American ginseng might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI. There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine. Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for American Ginseng 500 mg, from the product label.

LuckyHerbs

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Name
Lucky Health Group Inc.
City
Conshohocken
State
PA
ZipCode
19428
Phone Number
1-888-635-0474
Web Address
www.LuckyVitamin.com
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American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs: Common Questions

Does American Ginseng 500 mg by LuckyHerbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, American Ginseng 500 mg has a known interaction with 217 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
American Ginseng 500 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.
Is American ginseng safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against it — some lab research raises concern. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you during pregnancy.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Not enough is known about safety while breastfeeding, so avoidance is the safer choice. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
Does American ginseng actually help with colds?
The evidence says it's possibly effective for upper respiratory tract infections — that's colds and similar viral infections of the nose and throat. It's not a guarantee, but it may help.
What are the side effects?
Headache has been reported. The product is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, but long-term safety isn't well studied.
Why does quality vary so much between products?
The facts on file note that quality and dosing vary between ginseng products — there's no strict manufacturing standard across the industry. That's why it's worth choosing a brand you trust.

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Sources & How We Checked

American Ginseng 500 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.

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The 12 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.

American Ginseng 12 references
  1. Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
  2. Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
  3. Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
  4. Vuksan V, Sievenpiper JL, Koo VY, et al. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:1009-13. PubMed
  5. Vuksan V, Stavro MP, Sievenpiper JL, et al. Similar postprandial glycemic reductions with escalation of dose and administration time of American ginseng in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1221-6. PubMed
  6. Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
  7. McElhaney JE, Gravenstein S, Cole SK, et al. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Proprietary Extract of North American Ginseng (CVT-E002) to Prevent Acute Respiratory Illness in Institutionalized Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:13-9. PubMed
  8. Yuan CS, Wei G, Dey L, et al. American ginseng reduces warfarin's effect in healthy patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2004;141:23-7.
  9. Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin R, et al. Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper respiratory tract infections: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005;173:1043-8.. PubMed
  10. McElhaney JE, Goel V, Toane B, et al. Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:153-7. PubMed
  11. Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin RE, et al. Immune modulating effects of daily supplementation of COLD-fX (a proprietary extract of North American ginseng) in healthy adults. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2006;39:162-167. DOI
  12. Stavro PM, Woo M, Leiter LA, et al. Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function. Hypertension 2006;47(4):791-6. PubMed

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