Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking 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
Maca is a dietary supplement by Oregon's Wild Harvest 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 Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Maca, Raw. Maca is a root vegetable from the Andes that's been used as a food and supplement.
The capsule itself is made with pullulan, an inactive ingredient that serves as the capsule material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (missing periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis.
That means the research so far hasn't been strong enough to say whether it works for these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but its safety as a long-term supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. The safety data advises against taking it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those situations.
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — check your specific medications with the tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca has a long history as a food, but we don't know much yet about whether it actually works for the conditions people take it for, or how safe it is over the long haul as a supplement. If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking regular medications, talk with your pharmacist before starting it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.
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 Maca, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Oregon's Wild Harvest |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 706195004419 |
| Net contents | 90 Organic Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 331505 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
Organic to our roots As certified organic farmers since 1994, our regenerative practices heal the land and water and sequester carbon from the atmosphere, while ensuring that pure, potent herbal medicine is available today and for future generations. Peace.
Formulation
Free from: Gluten, dairy and soy allergens.
Organic
Supports overall health
Verified Non-GMO Product verified non-GMO by SGS.
USDA Organic Certified organic by Oregon Tilth
Precautions
Caution: Keep out of reach of children.
If taking medication consult with a healthcare professional before use. Do not take if pregnant or nursing.
Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Oregon's Wild Harvest Herbal Supplement Family Farm Since 1994
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Verified Non-GMO USDA Organic
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As an herbal supplement, take one capsule two times per day without food or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca, Raw
No knowninteractions
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...
Maca, Raw monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in 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 Maca, from the product label.
Oregon's Wild Harvest
See all Oregon's Wild Harvest products- Name
- Oregon's Wild Harvest
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97756
- Phone Number
- 800-316-6869
- Web Address
- oregonswildharvest.com
Maca by Oregon's Wild Harvest: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
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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