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Enkindle Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Dr. Wong's Essentials

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Enkindle 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: Major

Enkindle is a dietary supplement by Dr. Wong's Essentials with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido or sexual performance, erectile difficulties, general energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 193 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mucuna pruriens extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,815 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Enkindle contains 3 active ingredients in a proprietary blend. The main one is Mucuna pruriens extract, which is a plant source of levodopa—a compound that acts on dopamine pathways in the brain.

The product also includes Serratiopeptidase, an enzyme, and Catuaba bark extract, a plant ingredient. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, vegetable cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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 Mucuna pruriens works for anxiety, skin redness (erythema), high prolactin levels, muscle pain (myalgia), Parkinson's disease, or rheumatoid arthritis—each is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence. Effectiveness data for the other ingredients in this blend is not in our files.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Catuaba Cowhage

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 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Mucuna pruriens contains levodopa and should be used carefully with professional guidance. Common side effects from oral use are uncommon but can include diarrhea, flatulence, mouth irritation, dry mouth, headaches, nausea, abdominal bloating, and vomiting.

Insomnia has been reported in a small number of trial participants taking standardized extracts. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough information and its dopamine effects raise concerns.

During breastfeeding, levodopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply, so the data advises against use. Catuaba bark extract has very limited human safety data, so its long-term safety is not well established; the same pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions apply due to insufficient data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Catuaba Cowhage

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Cowhage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 193 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 Enkindle, check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (especially methyldopa or guanethidine), monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs), levodopa for Parkinson's disease, antipsychotic medications, diabetes drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, or if you're scheduled for surgery using certain anesthetics. No interactions are documented for Serratiopeptidase or Catuaba bark extract based on the data we hold.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is for people interested in supplements containing levodopa-based herbs, but it requires careful attention to your medications. If you take any blood pressure medication, antidepressants, diabetes drugs, antipsychotics, or are scheduled for surgery, check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist—the safety data advises against it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2019.

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 Enkindle, straight from the product label.

Brand Dr. Wong's Essentials
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2019
DSLD ID 203951
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1815 mg--
Serratiopeptidase0 NP--
Catuaba bark extract0 NP--
Mucuna pruriens extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, 3 capsules daily as needed or as directed by your health care provider.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Tamper resistant package. Do not use if outer seal is missing.

Formulation

This product contains no gluten, milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

New & improved formula

WAM Essentials, Inc. Fanning the winds of change

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Extract Supplement

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Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials label

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Enkindle label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

1815 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials Drug Interactions

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193Drugs
17 Major 176 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Mucuna pruriens extract 193

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Enkindle interact with 193 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Enkindle interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mucuna pruriens extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Enkindle 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.

Mucuna pruriens extract8 drug types · 193 drugs

Levodopa

Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anesthesia

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antipsychotic Drugs

Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Guanethidine (Ismelin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)

Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Mucuna pruriens extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Dr. Wong's Essentials

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Name
WAM Essentials, Inc.
Street Address
320 Grant Ave.
City
Strawn
State
TX
ZipCode
76475
Phone Number
1-866-268-3216
Web Address
www.DocsPrefer.com
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Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials: Common Questions

Does Enkindle by Dr. Wong's Essentials interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Enkindle has a known interaction with 193 medications, including 17 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Enkindle contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
What is Mucuna pruriens and why is it in this product?
Mucuna pruriens, also called cowhage, is a plant extract that contains levodopa—a naturally occurring compound that affects dopamine in your brain. It's included in supplements for various reasons, though the evidence for most claimed uses is insufficient to confirm it works.
Can I take Enkindle if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data for both Mucuna pruriens and Catuaba bark advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough safety information and the dopamine effects raise concerns. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Can I breastfeed while taking Enkindle?
No. Mucuna pruriens contains levodopa, which can lower prolactin levels and reduce milk supply, so the data advises against use while breastfeeding. Catuaba bark also lacks reliable breastfeeding safety data.
What side effects might I experience?
The most common reported side effects are mild: diarrhea, flatulence, mouth irritation, dry mouth, and headaches. Some people have experienced nausea, abdominal bloating, vomiting, and insomnia, though these are less frequent. A thorough safety evaluation hasn't been completed.
Is Serratiopeptidase safe to combine with my medications?
We couldn't check Serratiopeptidase against medications because we don't hold interaction data for it. Bring your medications to your pharmacist and ask about this enzyme specifically.

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The Full Monographs Behind Enkindle’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Catuaba

Catuaba is a Brazilian herbal bark long used as a traditional aphrodisiac and energy tonic, but there is very little reliable human research to show it works for any health condition. Qualit...

Read the full Catuaba monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Cowhage

Interacts with 193 drugs

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied for Parkinson's disease symptoms and ma...

Read the full Cowhage monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Enkindle'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 12 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.

Cowhage 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Anon. Epidemiological notes and reports: Mucuna pruriens-associated pruritus--New Jersey. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1985;34:732-3.
  4. HP-200 in Parkinson's Disease study group. An alternative medicine treatment for Parkinson's disease: Results of a multicenter clinical trial. J Alt Comp Med 1995;1:249-55. DOI
  5. Infante ME, Perez AM, Simao MR, et al. Outbreak of acute toxic psychosis attributed to Mucuna pruriens. Lancet 1990;336:1129. PubMed
  6. Vaidya AB, Rajagopalan TG, Mankodi NA, et al. Treatment of Parkinson's disease with the cowhage plant-Mucuna pruriens Bak. Neurol India 1978;26:171-6.
  7. Vadivel V, Janardhanan K. Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of velvet bean: an under-utilized food legume in south India. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2000;51:279-87. PubMed
  8. Akhtar MS, Qureshi AQ, Iqbal J. Antidiabetic evaluation of Mucuna pruriens, Linn seeds. J Pak Med Assoc 1990;40:147-50.
  9. Prakash, D., Niranjan, A., and Tewari, S. K. Some nutritional properties of the seeds of three Mucuna species. Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr. 2001;52(1):79-82.
  10. Vadivel, V. and Janardhanan, K. Nutritional and antinutritional characteristics of seven South Indian wild legumes. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr 2005;60(2):69-75. PubMed
  11. Creapure (Creatine Monohydrate). Toxicological Datasheet. Degussa BioActives. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/DOCKETS/.../95s-0316-rpt0154-54-Ref-50-vol112.pdf.
  12. Pulikkalpura H, Kurup R, Mathew PJ, Baby S. Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens and its degradation. Sci Rep 2015;5:11078. PubMed

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