Sarsaparilla Root Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Sarsaparilla Root 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
Sarsaparilla Root Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like psoriasis, joint pain and arthritis, general tonic or 'blood purifier'.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sarsaparilla Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com
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: Sarsaparilla Root Extract. There are no inactive ingredients listed.
You're getting the extract in powder form—straightforward, single-ingredient product.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for sarsaparilla's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. We don't have reliable data on its use for cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Before taking it for any specific condition, talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sarsaparilla at food amounts is likely low-risk, but human safety data for supplement doses are limited. The data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. In occupational settings, sarsaparilla root dust can trigger rhinitis (stuffy nose and sneezing) and asthma symptoms.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications—especially lithium and digoxin—before taking sarsaparilla. Both have documented interactions with this product, centered on how sarsaparilla affects water and potassium balance in your body.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Sarsaparilla Root Extract may appeal to people interested in traditional herbal products, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't solid. If you take lithium or digoxin, you'll want to check with us before starting.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding aren't recommended without talking to your pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 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 Sarsaparilla Root Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0018SJVCR |
| Net contents | 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 311535 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements
Formulation
Color may vary
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place.
General Statements
Use an accurate milligram scale. Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. New
Formula
Sarsaparilla root powder
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Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sarsaparilla Root Extract
Interacts with2 drugs
Sarsaparilla is a traditional root used in teas, tonics, and old-fashioned root beer flavoring. Modern evidence for its health claims is very limited...
Sarsaparilla Root Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com has documented interactions with two medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The main concern is with lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication. Sarsaparilla has diuretic properties—it makes your body shed water—and this may reduce how much lithium your kidneys clear from your system.
That could raise lithium levels in your blood and increase both its effects and side effects. If you take lithium, your dose might need to be adjusted.
The other interaction is with digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication. Again, because of sarsaparilla's diuretic effect, it may cause your body to lose potassium.
Low potassium combined with digoxin therapy can increase the risk of heart toxicity. Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sarsaparilla Root Extract interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sarsaparilla Root Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sarsaparilla Root Extract
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Sarsaparilla Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sarsaparilla Root ExtractDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Read the full Sarsaparilla Root Extract + Digoxin interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Sarsaparilla Root Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sarsaparilla Root ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Sarsaparilla Root Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sarsaparilla Root 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.
Sarsaparilla Root Extract
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties, which could potentially cause potassium loss. Overuse or misuse of sarsaparilla with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Lithium
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these effects, sarsaparilla might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Sarsaparilla Root Extract, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
Sarsaparilla Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Sarsaparilla Root Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Sarsaparilla Root 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 3 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.
Sarsaparilla 3 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Vandenplas O, Depelchin S, Toussaint G, et al. Occupational asthma caused by sarsaparilla root dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;97:1416-8. PubMed
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