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Dietary supplement

E Zhu Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

E Zhu is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, loss of appetite, menstrual discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 643 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Curcuma zedoaria Root Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of E Zhu 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 liquid contains one active ingredient: zedoary root extract, a traditional plant remedy. The inactive ingredients are alcohol, water, and glycerin, which make up the liquid base.

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 Zedoary product and its label doesn't state a use — see Zedoary'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 does not establish that zedoary is effective for rotaviral diarrhea or high cholesterol. For both uses, the data we have rates the evidence as insufficient to draw a conclusion.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Zedoary is generally used in food amounts, though safety data for supplement-level doses in humans is limited. During pregnancy, it's traditionally been avoided because it may affect the uterus, and the safety evidence advises against use.

During breastfeeding, there isn't reliable safety information, so it's best avoided then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

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 — Zedoary.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 644 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.

If you take any medications processed by the CYP3A4 enzyme in your liver — especially tyrosine kinase inhibitors like lapatinib, sorafenib, or gefitinib — check those drugs with the tool below before using this product. Zedoary may raise their levels in your blood.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

This product is a single-ingredient extract with limited human safety data at supplement doses. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications metabolized by CYP3A4 — especially cancer drugs — talk to your pharmacist before starting.

For most other people with no drug interactions, the main question is whether the evidence supports its intended use, which at this point is unclear.

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 25, 2025.

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 E Zhu, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386005079948
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 325001
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for E Zhu 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386005079948
IngredientAmount% DV
Curcuma zedoaria Root Extract, Dry983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Curcuma zedoaria

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Organic raw material.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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E Zhu by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in E Zhu 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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Curcuma zedoaria Root Extract, Dry

Interacts with
643 drugs
983 mg per serving

Zedoary is a ginger-family root used in traditional Asian and Indian medicine, mostly for digestion and as a spice. Scientific evidence in humans is v...

Curcuma zedoaria Root Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

E Zhu by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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643Drugs
643 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in E Zhu 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.

Curcuma zedoaria Root Extract, Dry1 drug type · 643 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, zedoary might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In-vitro research shows that a methanol extract of zedoary strongly inhibits the CYP3A4 metabolism of the tyrosine kinase inhibitors lapatinib and sorafenib, and to a lesser extent, gefitinib.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for E Zhu, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

E Zhu by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does E Zhu by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, E Zhu has a known interaction with 643 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
E Zhu 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 E Zhu while pregnant?
No. Zedoary has traditionally been avoided in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and the safety data advises against it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't reliable safety information for zedoary during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. If you're breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist about other options.
Does E Zhu actually work for diarrhea or high cholesterol?
The evidence we have doesn't establish that it works for either. For both rotaviral diarrhea and high cholesterol, the data is insufficient to say whether it's effective.
What's zedoary, and what is it supposed to do?
Zedoary is a plant root used traditionally in herbal medicine. This product markets it for rotaviral diarrhea and high cholesterol, though clinical evidence for those uses isn't established yet.
Are there any side effects reported from zedoary?
We don't have adverse effect data on file for zedoary at supplement doses. Because human safety data is limited, side effects can't be ruled out — if you notice anything unusual after starting, tell your pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

E Zhu'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.

Zedoary 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Tariq S, Imran M, Mushtaq Z, Asghar N. Phytopreventive antihypercholesterolemic and antilipidemic perspectives of zedoary (Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe) herbal tea. Lipids Health Dis 2016;15:39. doi: 10.1186/s12944-016-0210-y.
  4. Rodseeda C, Yamanont P, Pinthong D, Korprasertthaworn P. Inhibitory effects of Thai herbal extracts on the cytochrome P450 3A-mediated the metabolism of gefitinib, lapatinib and sorafenib. Toxicol Rep 2022;9:1846-1852. PubMed
  5. Niu LQ, Xiao L, Cai QH, et al. Comparative effectiveness of Chinese herbal injections treating for rotavirus enteritis in children: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Integr Med Res 2023;12(2):100944. PubMed

See these in context on the Zedoary 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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