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E Zhu Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking E Zhu 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

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 wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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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.

Herbal Terra's E Zhu contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract — a concentrated preparation of zedoary, a plant traditionally used in Asian and Ayurvedic medicine. The product also contains menstruum, an inactive ingredient used as the extraction medium.

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 doesn't establish that E Zhu works for its traditional uses. For both rotaviral diarrhea and high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate effectiveness.

If you're considering this product for either condition, talk with your doctor about whether there's stronger evidence from other sources or whether other options might be better supported.

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 well tolerated in the small amounts used in food, but human safety data specifically for supplement doses is limited. The safety notes advise against use in pregnancy — zedoary was traditionally avoided because it may affect the uterus, and current safety data isn't adequate.

During breastfeeding, there's no reliable safety information, so it's best avoided. No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold, but the limited safety research means side effects may not have been thoroughly studied.

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.

Before you take E Zhu, check whether you're on any medications broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 — especially cancer drugs like lapatinib, sorafenib, or gefitinib. Zedoary may slow how your liver metabolizes these drugs, raising their levels and potentially increasing side effects.

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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.

E Zhu might interest someone looking for a traditional herbal remedy, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. If you're pregnant, nursing, or take medications metabolized by CYP3A4, talk with your pharmacist before starting it.

Run your medications through the checker on this page before you buy.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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) 7429523792767
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234858
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten 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
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523792767
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction 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. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Curcuma zedoaria

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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E Zhu by Herbal Terra label

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E Zhu 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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract

Interacts with
643 drugs
970 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...

Wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. 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

wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract 643

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in E Zhu interact with 643 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in E Zhu interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract

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.

wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract1 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
wildcrafted E Zhu (Curcuma zedoaria) dried root liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. Zedoary is rated Likely Unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there's no reliable safety information for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided.
What is zedoary, and what is it supposed to do?
Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria) is a plant root used traditionally in Asian and Ayurvedic medicine. The product you're looking at is a concentrated liquid extract. The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for rotaviral diarrhea or high cholesterol.
Does E Zhu have any documented side effects?
No adverse effects are documented in our data, but human safety research for supplement doses of zedoary is limited, so side effects may not have been thoroughly studied.
Will E Zhu interact with my cancer medications?
Possibly — lab research shows zedoary may slow how your liver breaks down certain cancer drugs (tyrosine kinase inhibitors like lapatinib and sorafenib), which could raise their levels. Check your exact medications with the tool on this page and talk with your pharmacist or oncologist before starting.
What is menstruum in this product?
Menstruum is an inactive ingredient — it's the liquid extraction medium used to make the concentrated extract. It's not a medicinal ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind E Zhu’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Zedoary

Interacts with 643 drugs

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 very limited, so its benefits are not wel...

Read the full Zedoary monograph →
Sources

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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