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Maral Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Maral Root is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Maral Root dried root liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Maral Root by Herbal Terra

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic maral root dried root liquid extract. Maral root is a plant extract traditionally used for athletic and physical performance support.

The formula also includes menstruum, which is the liquid base used to extract and preserve the herb.

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 Maral Root product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maral Root'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 we hold rates maral root's effectiveness for athletic performance as insufficient—meaning we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for that purpose. If you're considering it for athletic support, you'll want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows and whether it's right for your goals.

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 comes with a caution: there's limited human safety data, so careful use under professional guidance is important. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient information.

Because we have so little real-world safety information on this extract, it's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.

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.

If you take any blood thinner (anticoagulant) or antiplatelet medication—including aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or NSAIDs like diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam)—check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Moderate-severity bleeding risk has been documented.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Herbal Terra's Maral Root is a single-ingredient liquid extract with limited human safety research backing it. The main concern is a moderate bleeding risk if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or NSAIDs.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—particularly if you're on any clotting medications, pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524424452
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234063
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maral Root by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429524424452
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Maral Root dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Russia.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Rhaponticum carthamoides

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Maral Root by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maral Root by Herbal Terra

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 container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

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

Certified organic Maral Root dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maral Root by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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certified organic Maral Root dried root liquid extract1 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maral Root by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Maral Root by Herbal Terra 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 Maral Root while I'm on aspirin or other blood thinners?
No, not without checking first. Maral root may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or NSAIDs. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're on any of these medications.
Is Maral Root safe during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while pregnant, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it.
Can I breastfeed while taking this product?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Does Maral Root actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say. The data rates maral root's effectiveness for athletic performance as insufficient, meaning we don't have reliable studies showing it works for that purpose.
What is menstruum in this product?
Menstruum is the liquid base used to extract and preserve the maral root herb. It's an inactive ingredient that helps dissolve and stabilize the active plant material.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
We don't have adverse effects documented in the data we hold. That said, there's limited human safety information on maral root overall, so use it carefully and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any concerns.

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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

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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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