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Dietary supplement

Lepidium Spp. Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Lepidium Spp. Maca is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, energy and stamina, menopause symptoms.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: Maca (Lepidium spp.), a root vegetable traditionally used as a food supplement. The liquid form is made with spring water, alcohol, and glycerin 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

This is a single-ingredient Maca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maca'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 for maca's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health, but the current evidence is insufficient to rate it reliably for any of those uses.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means more research is needed before we can say.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maca

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.

Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, though its safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied long term. One reported side effect is stomach pain from fresh, uncooked maca.

The safety data advises against maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know either way.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Even so, talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining this product with any medications — they know your full health picture.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Maca is a traditional supplement with no documented drug interactions, but its effectiveness for specific health goals isn't established yet. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to make sure it fits your health needs.

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 May 24, 2023.

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 Lepidium Spp. Maca, straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840049734
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284860
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals, 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:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
748840049734
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend2 mL--
Maca0 NP--

Other ingredients: Spring Water, Alcohol, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Add 20-40 drops to water, 1-3 times per day.

General Statements

The presence of particulate matter in this product is normal.

Botanical formula

Precautions

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

See for yourself

Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

2 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lepidium Spp. Maca. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lepidium Spp. Maca, from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lepidium Spp. Maca. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lepidium Spp. Maca 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.
Is maca safe during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against maca during pregnancy because there isn't enough reliable information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Is maca safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so it's best to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Can maca cause side effects?
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. Maca is generally well tolerated, but its long-term safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied yet.
What is maca used for?
Maca has been studied for amenorrhea, anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health, but the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say it reliably works for any of these.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — the liquid form contains spring water, alcohol, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to carry and preserve the maca.

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Lepidium Spp. Maca label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Lepidium Spp. Maca’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lepidium Spp. Maca'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 1 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.

Maca 1 reference
  1. Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed

See these in context on the Maca 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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