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Codonopsis Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Codonopsis label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Codonopsis 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

Codonopsis is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, digestive support and poor appetite, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 211 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are dried Codonopsis root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist

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: dried Codonopsis root extract. Codonopsis is an herb traditionally used in Asian medicine.

The liquid is made with distilled water and ethyl alcohol as inactive ingredients.

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: supports healthy endocrine function.
  • We looked for evidence on: endocrine health, hormonal balance, glandular function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold does not establish that codonopsis is effective for asthma, cancer, respiratory tract infections, indigestion (dyspepsia), or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). All of these uses have insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Codonopsis

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.

Codonopsis is generally well tolerated in traditional food-like amounts, though high-quality safety data are limited. Very large doses — 30 to 60 grams — may cause chest pain, arrhythmia, throat pain, or loss of voice.

Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and hives are possible; one case report describes an 18-year-old who developed anaphylaxis after consuming codonopsis and had the same reaction again when re-challenged at 20 grams. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Codonopsis

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 — Codonopsis.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 211 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 use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (risk of increased bleeding), diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), or abiraterone for prostate cancer (may reduce its effectiveness). No interactions are documented for other ingredients we could check.

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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.

Codonopsis may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal support, but it's not established to work for any specific condition in our data. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or abiraterone, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

Pregnant people should avoid it, and breastfeeding people should talk with their doctor first.

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 Mar 23, 2018.

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 Codonopsis, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056106775
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174042
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
3 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 mL
Servings per container
12
UPC/BARCODE
667056106775
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Codonopsis root extract5 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol

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Label statements
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Formula

Codonopsis pilosula

OK

General Statements

Supports healthy endocrine function

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 60-100 drops (3-5 mL) in juice or water. Take 3 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General

NO. DGS-2 1734MO

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Codonopsis label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container12 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Codonopsis root extract

Interacts with
211 drugs
5 mL per serving

Codonopsis (often called 'dang shen') is a root long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a gentle energy and digestive tonic, frequently as a mild...

Dried Codonopsis root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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211 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Codonopsis root extract 211

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Codonopsis interact with 211 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Codonopsis interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. dried Codonopsis root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Codonopsis 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.

dried Codonopsis root extract3 drug types · 211 drugs

Abiraterone (Zytiga)

Theoretically, taking codonopsis root with abiraterone might reduce the levels and therapeutic effects of abiraterone.
Animal research in rats shows that intragastric administration of codonopsis root along with abiraterone every 2 days for 2 weeks seems to increase the clearance of abiraterone and reduce the overall exposure and time to maximum concentration. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, codonopsis liquor might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
A small clinical study in adults with coronary heart disease shows that consuming Codonopsis pilosula liquor for 4 weeks inhibits platelet aggregation but does not affect tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) or plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI).

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, codonopsis might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Laboratory and animal research suggest that codonopsis has antidiabetic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
dried Codonopsis root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Codonopsis by Herbalist & Alchemist interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Codonopsis has a known interaction with 211 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Codonopsis 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 if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against codonopsis during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.
What are the side effects?
Codonopsis is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. Very large doses (30–60 grams) may cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, throat pain, or loss of voice. Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and hives are possible, though rare.
Does codonopsis actually work for anything?
The evidence we hold does not establish that codonopsis is effective for asthma, cancer, respiratory infections, indigestion, or high cholesterol. All these uses have insufficient reliable evidence.
What is codonopsis root?
Codonopsis is an herb traditionally used in Asian medicine. This product is a liquid extract made from the dried root.

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The Full Monographs Behind Codonopsis’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Codonopsis

Interacts with 211 drugs

Codonopsis (often called 'dang shen') is a root long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a gentle energy and digestive tonic, frequently as a milder substitute for ginseng. Human researc...

Read the full Codonopsis monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Codonopsis'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 5 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.

Codonopsis 5 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. Xu, X., Wang, S. R., and Lin, Q. [Clinical and experimental study on codonopsis pilosula oral liquor in treating coronary heart disease with blood stasis]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1995;15(7):398-400.
  3. Hur GY, Choi GS, Park HJ, Ye YM, Park HS. Anaphylactic shock induced by Codonopsis lanceolata, traditional Chinese medicine in a patient with allergic rhinitis. Allergy. 2008;63(10):1406-7.
  4. Zhang ZB, Ip SP, Cho WCS, et al. Herb-drug interactions between androgenic Chinese herbal medicines and androgen receptor antagonist on tumor growth: Studies on two xenograft prostate cancer animal models. Phytother Res. 2021.
  5. Jia W, Bi Q, Jiang S, et al. Hypoglycemic activity of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. in vitro and in vivo and its chemical composition identification by UPLC-Triple-TOF-MS/MS. Food Funct 2022;13(5):2456-2464.

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