Maca Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Extract 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 Extract 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 Extract 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, a root extract traditionally used in folk medicine. The liquid form also includes alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients to deliver the maca.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on maca isn't yet solid enough to say it works for the uses studied. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for amenorrhea, anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.
That doesn't mean it doesn't help — it means the research to confirm benefit is still missing or inconclusive.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied carefully. The safety data advises against taking it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe in those situations.
If you consume fresh, uncooked maca, you may experience stomach pain, though this product is an extract.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for maca in our data.
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 of traditional use, but the science on its benefits is still catching up. If you're curious and not pregnant or breastfeeding, it's generally well tolerated — just know the evidence for what it actually does is weak.
Talk with your pharmacist about whether this fits your health goals.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
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 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Oregon's Wild Harvest |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 706195002279 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 317180 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| 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 Extract by Oregon's Wild Harvest, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
We care about the future. As certified organic farmers we grow many of the herbs in our products. Our regenerative practices heal the land, sequester carbon from the atmosphere and ensure that pure, potent herbal medicine is available today and for future generations. Peace.
Oregon's Wild Harvest since 1994
Formulation
Free from: gluten, dairy and soy allergens.
Organic USDA Organic
Increases energy and stamina
Non GMO GF (Gluten free)
Certified organic by Oregon Tilth
Precautions
Caution: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take if pregnant or nursing. If taking medication consult a healthcare professional before use.
Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 mL twice daily in warm water or with food or as directed by your healthcare professional. 1 mL = approx. 40 drops.
Shake well.
Formula
Alcohol content: not more than 50%
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dry place.
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Maca Extract by Oregon's Wild Harvest label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca Extract 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 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Extract by Oregon's Wild Harvest Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Extract. 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 Extract, 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 Extract by Oregon's Wild Harvest: Common Questions
Does Maca Extract by Oregon's Wild Harvest interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Does maca actually work for sexual dysfunction?
Is this safe to take long-term?
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Will this liquid form give me stomach pain like fresh maca?
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca 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.
- 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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