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Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Whole World Botanicals

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

Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract is a dietary supplement by Whole World Botanicals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 962 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cat's Claw bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Royal Lucraco Plus contains two active ingredients: cat's claw bark extract and lucraco root extract. The product is delivered as a liquid herbal extract in a base of grain alcohol, water, and glycerin.

Cat's claw is a vine native to South America with alkaloids that may have effects on blood pressure, clotting, and immune function — though evidence for most uses remains limited.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: prostate and urogenital health.
  • We looked for evidence on: benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract health, urinary function.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence on cat's claw for the uses listed — including allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer disease, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome — is insufficient to rate. We hold no effectiveness data for lucraco root extract.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports its use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cat's Claw

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.

Cat's claw is generally well tolerated in the short term by healthy adults, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. In one clinical trial of people with advanced tumors, a small number experienced anemia, leukopenia (low white blood cells), or thrombocytopenia (low platelets), as well as headache, fatigue, insomnia, and neuropathy — though it's unclear whether the product or the disease caused these.

Several case reports link cat's claw to kidney injury, including acute kidney failure and inflammation of the kidney tissue; symptoms improved after people stopped taking it. Avoid cat's claw during pregnancy — it has traditional use as an abortifacient and safety data are lacking.

Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cat's Claw

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 — Cat's Claw.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 963 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 this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, apixaban, aspirin); blood pressure medications or calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem); immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, mycophenolate); or nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid). Cat's claw may also interact with many other drugs broken down by the liver — your pharmacist can review your full medication list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is built on cat's claw, an herb with multiple documented interactions affecting hundreds of medications — particularly blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, and medications your liver breaks down. If you take any prescription medication, especially for heart disease, high blood pressure, transplant rejection, or recent COVID infection, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant women and those breastfeeding should not use it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients 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 Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Whole World Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 691195005828
Net contents 118 mL; 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2022
DSLD ID 276179
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals, 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:
4 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 mL
Servings per container
29
UPC/BARCODE
691195005828
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0 NP--
Cat's Claw bark extract0 NP--
Lucraco Root Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Formulation

Gluten-free

Prostate health formula Wildcrafted herbal extract

Supports prostate and urogenital health.

Formula

Sustainably wildcrafted: Contains Lucraco (Waltheria ovata) and Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) alcohol-water extract with vegetable glycerin added. Waltheria ovata

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: First month: Take 1 tsp. with water at least 30 min. before or 2 hours after eating 3 times daily for 30 days. After 1st month: Take 1 to 3 tsp. on an empty stomach for 10 consecutive days each month or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container29 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals Drug Interactions

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962 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract 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.

Cat's Claw bark extract6 drug types · 962 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can inhibit platelet aggregation. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. In vitro and animal research suggests that rhynchophylline can lower blood pressure. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Calcium Channel Blockers

Theoretically, taking cat's claw with calcium channel blockers might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains various alkaloids, including rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine, and isocorynoxiene. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can lower blood pressure by acting as calcium channel blockers. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Cat's claw may affect the clearance of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. In vitro research shows that cat's claw can inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes. In one case report, a patient taking cat's claw (at an unspecified dose) experienced increased serum levels of atazanavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir, all of which are CYP3A4 substrates. Levels returned to normal 15 days after discontinuation of the cat's claw supplement, suggesting inhibition of CYP3A4 by cat's claw. In contrast, animal research suggests that rhynchophylline, an alkaloid contained in cat's claw, induces CYP3A expression and accelerates the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, cat's claw might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In human and laboratory research, cat's claw has been shown to have immunostimulating activity. It stimulates phagocytosis and increases respiratory cellular activity and the mobility of leukocytes. Theoretically, this could interfere with the activity of immunosuppressant medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)

Theoretically, cat's claw may decrease the levels of nirmatrelvir.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that this alkaloid induces CYP3A expression, thereby accelerating the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract, from the product label.

Whole World Botanicals

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Name
Whole World Botanicals, Inc.
City
NY
State
NY
ZipCode
10032
Phone Number
(646) 290-8651
Web Address
www.wholeworldbotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract by Whole World Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract has a known interaction with 962 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin?
No — cat's claw in this product may increase bleeding risk. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it; they may need to check your blood clotting and adjust your dose.
Is cat's claw safe during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against it. Cat's claw has traditional use as an abortifacient and lacks safety information in pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What are the most common side effects?
In one study of people with advanced cancer, the most frequent side effects were neuropathy (nerve damage) in 8%, and fatigue and insomnia each at 4%. However, it's unclear whether cat's claw or the disease caused these, and the study had no control group.
Does cat's claw actually work for colds, energy, or autoimmune problems?
The evidence isn't established. We hold insufficient data to rate cat's claw for allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic fatigue, Alzheimer disease, cancer, or osteoporosis. If you're interested in it for a specific condition, ask your doctor what the current research shows.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No — safety information is insufficient. Avoid cat's claw while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you want to explore other options.
What's lucraco root extract, and does it interact with anything?
Lucraco root extract is the second active ingredient in this product, but we hold no interaction data for it. We can't check it against medications, so confirm with your pharmacist that it won't affect your specific drugs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Royal Lucraco Plus Liquid Herbal 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.

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 16 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.

Cat's Claw 16 references
  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.
  2. Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82. PubMed
  3. Sandoval M, Charbonnet RM, Okuhama NN, et al. Cat's claw inhibits TNFalpha production and scavenges free radicals: role in cytoprotection. Free Radic Biol Med 2000;29:71-78.
  4. Müller AC, Kanfer I. Potential pharmacokinetic interactions between antiretrovirals and medicinal plants used as complementary and African traditional medicines. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2011;32(8):458-70. PubMed
  5. Sheng, Y., Bryngelsson, C., and Pero, R. W. Enhanced DNA repair, immune function and reduced toxicity of C-MED-100, a novel aqueous extract from Uncaria tomentosa. J Ethnopharmacol. 2000;69(2):115-126. PubMed
  6. Lamm, S., Sheng, Y., and Pero, R. W. Persistent response to pneumococcal vaccine in individuals supplemented with a novel water soluble extract of Uncaria tomentosa, C-Med-100. Phytomedicine 2001;8(4):267-274.
  7. Sheng, Y., Li, L., Holmgren, K., and Pero, R. W. DNA repair enhancement of aqueous extracts of Uncaria tomentosa in a human volunteer study. Phytomedicine 2001;8(4):275-282.
  8. Chen, C. X., Jin, R. M., Li, Y. K., Zhong, J., Yue, L., Chen, S. C., and Zhou, J. Y. Inhibitory effect of rhynchophylline on platelet aggregation and thrombosis. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue.Bao. 1992;13(2):126-130.
  9. Flythe, J. E., Rueda, J. F., Riscoe, M. K., and Watnick, S. Silicate nephrolithiasis after ingestion of supplements containing silica dioxide. Am.J.Kidney Dis. 2009;54(1):127-130. PubMed
  10. Zhou, J. and Zhou, S. Antihypertensive and neuroprotective activities of rhynchophylline: the role of rhynchophylline in neurotransmission and ion channel activity. J.Ethnopharmacol. 10-28-2010;132(1):15-27. PubMed
  11. Zhou, J. Y. and Zhou, S. W. Isorhynchophylline: A plant alkaloid with therapeutic potential for cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases. Fitoterapia 2012;83(4):617-626. PubMed
  12. Hemingway, S. R. and Phillipson, J. D. Proceedings: Alkaloids from S. American species of Uncaria (Rubiaceae). J.Pharm.Pharmacol. 1974;26 Suppl:113P.
  13. Hilepo, J. N., Bellucci, A. G., and Mossey, R. T. Acute renal failure caused by 'cat's claw' herbal remedy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Nephron 1997;77(3):361. PubMed
  14. De Paula LCL, Fonseca F, Perazzo F, et al. Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) improves quality of life in patients with advanced solid tumors. J Altern Complement Med. 2015;21(1):22-30.
  15. Portalatin G, Shettigar S, Carrion-Rodriguez A, et al. Ketogenic-Diet Shake Containing Uncaria tomentosa-Associated Acute Interstitial Nephritis. Case Rep Nephrol Dial 2022;12(3):219-225.
  16. Lei S, Guo A, Lu J, et al. Activation of PXR causes drug interactions with Paxlovid in transgenic mice. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023;13(11):4502-4510. PubMed

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