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Organic Spikenard Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zongle Therapeutics

Organic Spikenard label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Spikenard 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: Minor

Organic Spikenard is a dietary supplement by Zongle Therapeutics with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, common cold, asthma symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Spikenard. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics

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: American spikenard, a plant-based liquid extract. It also includes nardostachys jatamansi oil as an inactive ingredient to help deliver the spikenard.

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 American Spikenard's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: calming, relaxing, skin and digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Common cold, sleep quality, skin health, digestive function.
  • The closest evidence on file: American Spikenard is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: American Spikenard is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold.

The evidence for spikenard isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for asthma or the common cold.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies we have aren't strong enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient American Spikenard

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.

Modern safety studies on spikenard are thin, so the data advises using it cautiously and only short-term. Spikenard is possibly unsafe during pregnancy because safety hasn't been established and it may increase sweating or trigger other effects — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're pregnant.

It should be avoided while breastfeeding due to lack of safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient American Spikenard

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — American Spikenard.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 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 diuretic drugs (water pills), let your pharmacist know before you start this product — spikenard may increase fluid loss and electrolyte shifts. Check your exact medications with the tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Spikenard is a traditional plant remedy with limited modern evidence. If you take diuretic medications, check with us first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it and talk to your pharmacist about safer options.

For anyone else, use it short-term and watch how you feel.

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, 2022.

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 Organic Spikenard, straight from the product label.

Brand Zongle Therapeutics
Net contents 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s); 15 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 276646
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics, 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 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
250
IngredientAmount% DV
Spikenard60 mg--

Other ingredients: Nardostachys jatamansi Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic, topical or internal use.

For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Formulation

USDA Certified Organic

Calming and relaxing Cleanse and purifies skin Helps enhance hair Promotes peaceful sleep Promotes digestive health Promotes healthy reproductive function

Certified Organic

Therapeutic grade

Origin: Nepal Bottled in USA

Pesticide free Preservatives free GMO free Artificial ingredients free Gluten free Paraben free

Vegan

Certified Organic by GCIAOCP

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.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Formula

Nardostachys jatamansi

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

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Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics label

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Organic Spikenard label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics

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

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Spikenard

Interacts with
75 drugs
60 mg per serving

American spikenard is a traditional North American herb used mainly as an expectorant and to ease coughs and colds, but there is no reliable human res...

Spikenard monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Spikenard interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Spikenard 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.

Spikenard1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

American spikenard is purported to have diaphoretic properties. Diaphoretic substances can increase sweating and fluid loss from the body, which may enhance the effects of diuretics. This interaction could potentially lead to excessive fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance, especially in individuals taking diuretic medications. Healthcare providers need to monitor patients closely for signs of dehydration or electrolyte disturbances if they are using both Aralia racemosa and diuretic drugs concurrently.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Spikenard full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Spikenard, from the product label.

Zongle Therapeutics

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Name
Zongle Therapeutics
Web Address
www.zongletherapeutics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics: Common Questions

Does Organic Spikenard by Zongle Therapeutics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Spikenard has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Spikenard 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 spikenard if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy because safety hasn't been established and it may promote sweating or other effects. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
Is spikenard safe while breastfeeding?
No — avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of safety information. Chat with your pharmacist about alternatives.
Does spikenard actually work for colds or asthma?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it helps either condition. You might find traditional or anecdotal support for it, but modern studies haven't proven it yet.
Why should I use this only short-term?
Little is known about spikenard's safety from modern studies, so we don't have the long-term data to back extended use. Keeping it short-term is the cautious approach.
What's nardostachys jatamansi oil in this product?
It's an inactive ingredient — a filler or carrier that helps deliver the spikenard. It's not the active remedy itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Spikenard’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

American Spikenard

Interacts with 75 drugs

American spikenard is a traditional North American herb used mainly as an expectorant and to ease coughs and colds, but there is no reliable human research to confirm it works. If you choose...

Read the full American Spikenard monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Spikenard'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 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.

American Spikenard 1 reference
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

See these in context on the American Spikenard 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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