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Asafoetida Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Asafoetida 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

Asafoetida is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and gas, bloating and stomach cramps, irritable bowel symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 289 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Asafoetida by Herbal Terra

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: certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract. Asafoetida is a traditional herb used in cooking and herbal medicine.

The liquid is prepared using a menstruum (a liquid solvent) as an inactive ingredient.

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 Asafoetida product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asafoetida'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 we hold doesn't establish whether Asafoetida works for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or COVID-19. All three uses are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asafoetida

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.

Taken by mouth, Asafoetida appears to be generally well tolerated in typical food amounts. However, medicinal doses haven't been well studied.

Larger amounts have been reported to cause lip swelling, belching, gas, diarrhea, headache, or rarely convulsions. There are also reports of a blood disorder (infantile methemoglobinemia) linked to asafoetida use.

The safety data advises against medicinal amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asafoetida

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 — Asafoetida.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 289 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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (Moderate risk — asafoetida may lower your pressure further) or blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, or prescription anticoagulants (Moderate risk — bleeding risk may increase).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Asafoetida Liquid may be worth considering if you're exploring traditional herbal options, but only if you don't take blood pressure medications or blood thinners — those combinations need your doctor's or pharmacist's clearance first. Medicinal doses haven't been well studied, so stick to food amounts if you're unsure.

Check with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you're on any regular medications.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Asafoetida, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523065045
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234653
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Asafoetida by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523065045
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: India.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Ferula assa-foetida

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Asafoetida by Herbal Terra label

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Asafoetida label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Asafoetida by Herbal Terra

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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract

Interacts with
289 drugs
970 mg per serving

Asafoetida is a strong-smelling plant resin used widely as a spice and in traditional medicine, mainly for digestive complaints. Solid human evidence...

Certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Asafoetida by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract 289

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Asafoetida interact with 289 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Asafoetida interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Asafoetida 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.

certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, asafoetida might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs. Some anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Evidence from animal research suggests that asafoetida has hypotensive effects. Theoretically, concomitant use may increase therapeutic effects of antihypertensive therapy due to hypotensive activity of asafoetida. Some antihypertensive drugs include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Asafoetida, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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Asafoetida by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Asafoetida by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Asafoetida has a known interaction with 289 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against medicinal amounts during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing and want to use asafoetida, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What side effects might I get from asafoetida?
In typical amounts, asafoetida is generally well tolerated. Larger doses have been reported to cause lip swelling, belching, gas, diarrhea, headache, or rarely convulsions. There are also rare reports of a blood disorder (infantile methemoglobinemia) linked to asafoetida.
Does asafoetida actually work for IBS or PCOS?
The evidence we have doesn't establish whether it works for either condition — both are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate effectiveness.
Why are medicinal doses not well studied?
Asafoetida has been used traditionally in cooking and herbal medicine for a long time, but scientific research on medicinal supplement doses specifically is limited. That's why we know more about food amounts than larger therapeutic doses.
Is this product just asafoetida, or does it have other ingredients?
The active ingredient is certified organic Asafoetida dried herb liquid extract. It also contains a menstruum (a liquid used to prepare the extract) as an inactive ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind Asafoetida’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Asafoetida

Interacts with 289 drugs

Asafoetida is a strong-smelling plant resin used widely as a spice and in traditional medicine, mainly for digestive complaints. Solid human evidence for its medicinal benefits is limited, t...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Asafoetida'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 4 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.

Asafoetida 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Fatehi, M., Farifteh, F., and Fatehi-Hassanabad, Z. Antispasmodic and hypotensive effects of Ferula asafoetida gum extract. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;91(2-3):321-324. PubMed
  4. Al-Qahtani S, Abusham S, Alhelali I. Severe methemoglobinemia secondary to Ferula asafoetida ingestion in an infant: a case report. Saudi J Med Med Sci 2020;8(1):56-9. PubMed

See these in context on the Asafoetida 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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