Lepidium Spp. Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lepidium Spp. Maca 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
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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) |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 2 mL | -- |
| Maca | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Spring Water, Alcohol, Glycerin
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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.
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Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals label
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View the full label (PDF)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
- › Maca
Other (inactive) ingredients: Spring Water, Alcohol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lepidium Spp. Maca, from the product label.
Wise Woman Herbals
See all Wise Woman Herbals products- Name
- Wise Woman Herbals
- City
- Creswell
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97426
- Phone Number
- 541.895.5152
- Web Address
- wisewomanherbals.com
Lepidium Spp. Maca by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
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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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