Ginseng Root Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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Ginseng Root Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and energy support, immune support and colds, blood sugar management.Based on those ingredients, 217 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Ginseng Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ginseng Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
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- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
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At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — American Ginseng.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
- For scale: 217 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.
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HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.
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General information
Key facts about Ginseng Root Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0016V00CL |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312547 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ginseng Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Ginseng Root Extract | 1000 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Bulk Supplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements
Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
Color may vary
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
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General Statements
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ginseng Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com
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Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.
Ginseng Root Extract
Interacts with217 drugs
American ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the...
Ginseng Root Extract monograph & interactionsGinseng Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
Ginseng Root Extract contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 217 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ginseng Root Extract interact with 217 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Ginseng Root Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Ginseng Root Extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Amphetamine interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Ginseng Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Ginseng Root Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ginseng Root Extract 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.
Ginseng Root Extract
Warfarin (Coumadin)
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Healthy patients receiving warfarin 5 mg daily, who also take American ginseng 1 gram twice daily, seem to have a significantly reduced international normalized ratio (INR).
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
American ginseng seems to lower postprandial blood glucose. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects and possibly cause hypoglycemia.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
American ginseng seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, American ginseng might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI. There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine. Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ginseng Root Extract, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
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- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
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The Full Monographs Behind Ginseng Root Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Ginseng Root Extract'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.
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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.
American Ginseng 12 references
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
- Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
- Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
- Vuksan V, Sievenpiper JL, Koo VY, et al. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:1009-13. PubMed
- Vuksan V, Stavro MP, Sievenpiper JL, et al. Similar postprandial glycemic reductions with escalation of dose and administration time of American ginseng in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1221-6. PubMed
- Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
- McElhaney JE, Gravenstein S, Cole SK, et al. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Proprietary Extract of North American Ginseng (CVT-E002) to Prevent Acute Respiratory Illness in Institutionalized Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:13-9. PubMed
- Yuan CS, Wei G, Dey L, et al. American ginseng reduces warfarin's effect in healthy patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2004;141:23-7.
- Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin R, et al. Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper respiratory tract infections: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005;173:1043-8.. PubMed
- McElhaney JE, Goel V, Toane B, et al. Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:153-7. PubMed
- Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin RE, et al. Immune modulating effects of daily supplementation of COLD-fX (a proprietary extract of North American ginseng) in healthy adults. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2006;39:162-167. DOI
- Stavro PM, Woo M, Leiter LA, et al. Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function. Hypertension 2006;47(4):791-6. PubMed
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