No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Brazilian Suma Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Paradise

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 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
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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: adaptogenic support for energy and endurance.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Suma

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.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Suma

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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

At a glance

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)
From the label
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

Supplement Facts

The label details for Brazilian Suma by Paradise, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
601944777012
IngredientAmount% DV
Suma root extract400 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
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.

See for yourself

Brazilian Suma by Paradise label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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 known
interactions
400 mg per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

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.

The maker

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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Brazilian Suma by Paradise: Common Questions

Does Brazilian Suma by Paradise interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Brazilian Suma. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Brazilian Suma 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 this while pregnant?
The safety data advise against it — there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
No — there's no reliable safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Discuss other options with your doctor or pharmacist.
What are the side effects?
When taken by mouth, suma appears well tolerated and no adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done, so complete side-effect data aren't available. If inhaled as a powder, it can cause allergic asthma in some people — but you're taking it as a capsule, so that's not a concern here.
What is suma root used for?
Suma is a plant from the Amazon used in traditional medicine and incorporated into foods and supplements. We don't have effectiveness ratings for what it does in the body in our data.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if Brazilian Suma is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

Brazilian Suma label
Go deeper

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

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.

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
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
  3. 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

See these in context on the Suma monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring