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Maral Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Stop

Maral Root label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Maral Root 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Maral Root is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for physical performance and stamina, muscle building, fatigue and recovery.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Maral. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maral Root by Herb Stop

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Maral Root by Herb Stop contains one active ingredient: maral root. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients including hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and purified water as fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Maral Root's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports endurance and stamina.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, physical endurance, exercise capacity, muscular strength.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maral Root is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).

We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate maral root for athletic performance. The research data we have isn't solid enough to say whether it works for this purpose or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maral Root

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Maral root has limited human safety data, so it needs careful use and professional guidance. The safety information isn't there to support use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the data advises against it in both cases.

No adverse effects were reported in the trials we have on file, but that limited dataset doesn't mean none can occur.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maral Root

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Maral Root.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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.

Before taking Maral Root by Herb Stop, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — including aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or NSAIDs like diclofenac. These can raise your bleeding risk when combined with maral root.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Maral Root may appeal to athletes looking to explore traditional herbal options, but the evidence for it doesn't yet support its use, and the safety data is sparse. If you take blood thinners or NSAIDs, you'll want to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Talk with your healthcare provider about whether this fits your situation and goals.

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 Oct 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 Maral Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Stop
Net contents 300 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 297369
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maral Root by Herb Stop, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
150
IngredientAmount% DV
Maral660 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times per day with 8 ounces of water, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Precautions

Safety guideline: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.

Keep away from children.

Use only as directed on label.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Herb Stop Health in your own hands

Formulation

Herbal capsule

Supports endurance & stamina

Vegan & cruelty-free

Vegan & cruelty-free Made in the USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Maral Root by Herb Stop label

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Maral Root label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maral Root by Herb Stop

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maral

Interacts with
122 drugs
660 mg per serving Form: Stemmacantha carthamoides

Maral Root (Rhaponticum carthamoides) is a Siberian herb used as an 'adaptogen' and is popular among athletes for stamina and muscle building, largely...

Maral monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maral Root by Herb Stop Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Maral 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Maral Root interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Maral Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Maral

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Maral Root 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.

Maral1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

In vitro research shows that maral root tincture can reduce platelet aggregation. Theoretically, maral root might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs. Some of these drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Maral full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maral Root, from the product label.

Herb Stop

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Name
The Herb Stop
Street Address
PO Box 673
City
Pine
State
AZ
ZipCode
85544
Phone Number
877.345.4372
Web Address
www.herbstop.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maral Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions

Does Maral Root by Herb Stop interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Maral Root has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maral Root 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.
Can I take this during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information to support use in either case. The data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
Does maral root actually improve athletic performance?
We don't have reliable evidence to say it does. The research available isn't strong enough to rate its effectiveness for this purpose.
What is maral root used for?
Traditionally it's been used to support athletic performance, but modern evidence backing that use is insufficient. It's considered an adaptogenic herb, though more research is needed.
Are there any reported side effects?
No adverse effects were documented in the safety data we have, but maral root has very limited human studies overall. Use it carefully and under professional guidance.
Why does it interact with so many blood-thinning medications?
Maral root may thin the blood itself by affecting how platelets clump. That's why adding it to an anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug — even aspirin or NSAIDs — could raise your bleeding risk.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maral Root’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Maral Root

Interacts with 122 drugs

Maral Root (Rhaponticum carthamoides) is a Siberian herb used as an 'adaptogen' and is popular among athletes for stamina and muscle building, largely because it contains plant compounds cal...

Read the full Maral Root monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Maral Root'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 2 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.

Maral Root 2 references
  1. Koleckar V, Brojerova E, Rehakova Z, et al. In vitro antiplatelet activity of flavonoids from Leuzea carthamoides. Drug Chem Toxicol 2008;31(1):27-35.
  2. Ryan ED, Gerstner GR, Mota JA, et al. The Acute Effects of a Multi-Ingredient Herbal Supplement on Performance Fatigability: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Diet Suppl 2021;18(5):507-516. PubMed

See these in context on the Maral Root 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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