Chuchuhuasi Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Energique
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chuchuhuasi 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
Chuchuhuasi is a dietary supplement by Energique with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for arthritis and joint pain, back pain and muscle aches, inflammation.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 Chuchuhuasi by Energique
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
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: chuchuhuasi, a traditional plant remedy. The liquid form also includes water, purified water, and ethanol as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on chuchuhuasi's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. It has a long history in traditional medicine, but modern scientific studies backing its benefits aren't on file here.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Chuchuhuasi comes with an important caution: it has a long history of traditional use but very little modern safety or quality testing, so use it cautiously. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy.
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid it to be safe. Because rigorous modern testing is limited, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for chuchuhuasi. Still, because modern safety testing on this traditional plant is limited, check with your pharmacist before adding it to your routine.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Chuchuhuasi is a traditional plant remedy with minimal modern research backing it. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it — the data doesn't support it.
If you're considering it for other reasons, talk with us first so we can review your full health picture and any medications you're on.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.
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 Chuchuhuasi, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chuchuhuasi by Energique, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 1.5 mL | -- |
| Chuchuhuasi | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Purified, Ethanol
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Precautions
Warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 10 to 30 drops in water or juice 3 times daily or as otherwise directed. Shake well before use.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Energique Since 1987
Formulation
Rainforest botanical
Formula
Maytenus macrocarpa (bark)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Chuchuhuasi by Energique label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chuchuhuasi by Energique
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.
Proprietary Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Purified, Ethanol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chuchuhuasi by Energique Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Chuchuhuasi. 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 Chuchuhuasi, from the product label.
Energique
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- Energique, Inc.
- Street Address
- 201 Apple Blvd.
- City
- Woodbine
- State
- IA
- ZipCode
- 51579
- Phone Number
- 800.869.8078
Chuchuhuasi by Energique: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Chuchuhuasi’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Chuchuhuasi'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.
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.
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