American Ginseng Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking American Ginseng Root 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
American Ginseng Root is a dietary supplement by Indiana Botanic Gardens 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 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 American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
- “American Ginseng root extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (2,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2013.
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
General information
Key facts about American Ginseng Root, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Indiana Botanic Gardens |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 703308800098 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 18465 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| American Ginseng root extract | 2000 mg | -- |
| Standardized for 75 mg of total ginsenosides | 75 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Mix 1-2 mL (28- 56 drops) 3 times daily, in a small amount of water, as a dietary supplement or as directed by a physician.
SHAKE WELL.
Precautions
Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.
USE ONLY IF SEAL IS UNBROKEN
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
General Statements
Best if used by date on bottle.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place.
Formulation
Alcohol Free Liquid Extract
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
IBG INDIANA BOTANICAL GARDENS(R)
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American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens
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 container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
American Ginseng root extract
Interacts with217 drugs
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 root extract monograph & interactions- › Standardized for 75 mg of total ginsenosides
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens Drug Interactions
American Ginseng Root contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 217 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in American Ginseng Root interact with 217 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in American Ginseng Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. American Ginseng root extract
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Warfarin Sodium interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Amphetamine interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with American Ginseng Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in American Ginseng Root 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 Ginseng root extract
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).
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.
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for American Ginseng Root, from the product label.
Indiana Botanic Gardens
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- Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
- Street Address
- 3401 W. 37th Ave.
- City
- Hobart
- State
- IN
- ZipCode
- 46342
American Ginseng Root by Indiana Botanic Gardens: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind American Ginseng Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
American Ginseng Root'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
- Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
- Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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..
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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