Brazilian Suma Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Paradise
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Brazilian Suma 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
Brazilian Suma is a dietary supplement by Paradise with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, adaptogen for stress, sexual health and libido.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Brazilian Suma by Paradise
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This supplement contains one active ingredient: suma root extract. Suma is a plant from the Amazon region used in traditional medicine and incorporated into foods and supplements.
The product comes in a capsule form with an inactive capsule shell.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness ratings in our data for suma root extract. The evidence for what it does — or doesn't do — in the human body isn't established in the information we have on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, suma appears to be well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. However, a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been conducted, so complete safety information is limited.
When suma root powder is inhaled, it can trigger allergic asthma symptoms in some people — but you're taking it as a capsule by mouth, so inhalation isn't a concern here. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those situations.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so if you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications, it's smart to confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that this product won't interfere.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This single-ingredient supplement has no known medication interactions. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggest avoiding it — check with your doctor or pharmacist.
For anyone else considering it, the evidence for what it actually does isn't established in our data, so be clear on what you're hoping it will help with and confirm that's realistic with your healthcare provider.
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 Apr 22, 2021.
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 Brazilian Suma, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 601944777012 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 247035 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Brazilian Suma by Paradise, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
Made the way nature intended!
Suma has been used for centuries in South America where it is called "Para Todo" meaning for all things. It is an adaptogen and also supports energy, endurance and immune modulation.
Since 1994 Enhancing Nature's Miracles
Quality, purity, potency
Formula
Paradise Suma root is a potent 4:1 concentration. Its true full spectrum extract ensures all active and synergistic constituents are retained in the balanced ratio nature intended without the use of toxic solvents, harsh chemicals or fractionizing gases.
4:1 concentrated potency
Raw material: Suma root extract 4:1 equal to 1600 mg whole root powder.
Storage
Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.
Precautions
Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.
If pregnant, nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
100% vegetarian
Made without fillers, binders, artificial ingredients or common allergens.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 1 vegetarian capsule up to 1-3 times daily or as directed by a qualified health care professional.
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Brazilian Suma by Paradise label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Brazilian Suma by Paradise
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Suma root extract
No knowninteractions
Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very...
Suma root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Brazilian Suma by Paradise Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Brazilian Suma. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Brazilian Suma, from the product label.
Paradise
See all Paradise products- Name
- Paradise Herbs & Essentials, Inc.
- Street Address
- 19051 Goldenwest St. #106-304
- City
- Huntington Beach
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92648
- Web Address
- www.paradiseherbs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Brazilian Suma’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Brazilian Suma'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.
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 3 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.
Suma 3 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
- Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. PubMed
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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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