Sarsaparilla Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Sarsaparilla Root Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by Bixa Botanical 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, Powder. 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 Powder by Bixa Botanical
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 powder. Sarsaparilla is a plant root traditionally used in herbal medicine, though modern evidence for its effectiveness is limited.
There are no inactive ingredients listed for this powder form.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for sarsaparilla's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. The supplement has been studied for cancer, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, but the available research is insufficient to rate whether it works for any of these conditions.
If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence shows and whether it's right for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sarsaparilla root powder is likely low-risk when used in the small amounts you'd find in food, but human safety data for supplement doses are limited. The safety information advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of adequate data — there isn't enough information to know either way whether it's safe in those situations, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Occupational exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can trigger rhinitis (nasal inflammation) and asthma symptoms in workers; this is primarily a workplace concern rather than a typical consumer risk.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium or digoxin (Lanoxin), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement. Both interactions are Moderate severity and stem from sarsaparilla's diuretic properties, which could raise lithium levels or increase the risk of heart problems with digoxin.
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 safety information is well characterized.
Sarsaparilla root powder is a single-ingredient herbal supplement with limited modern evidence for the conditions it's traditionally used for. If you take lithium or digoxin, do not start this supplement without clearing it with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions could affect how your medications work.
For everyone else, discuss any health goals and current medications with your own healthcare provider before adding it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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
General information
Key facts about Sarsaparilla Root Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bixa Botanical |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 8904289000299 |
| Net contents | 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Oz(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278715 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sarsaparilla Root Powder by Bixa Botanical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sarsaparilla, Powder | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: One - two teaspoon with warm water daily after food or as directed by your health practitioner.
General Statements
Mfg. lic. no: MP25D/14/318
Over 140 years of quality trust More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream-to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of herbal healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Over 500 varieties of herbs are exclusively cleaned, processed and packed in the company's ultra-modern in-house facilities.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Trademark of Bixa Botanical INC, USA
Formulation
Supports as coolant, skin & kidney health
Vegan
Non GMO
Product of India
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Food Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is a herbal food supplement and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.
Precautions
Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women. Consult your physician before use.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in cool and dry place.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice KLBD (Kosher)
Formula
KLBD (Kosher)
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Sarsaparilla Root Powder by Bixa Botanical label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sarsaparilla Root Powder by Bixa Botanical
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sarsaparilla, Powder
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, Powder monograph & interactionsSarsaparilla Root Powder by Bixa Botanical Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bixa Botanical's Sarsaparilla Root Powder interacts with lithium and digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication.
The concern centers on sarsaparilla's diuretic properties — meaning it may increase urination and fluid loss. With lithium, this could reduce how your kidneys clear the drug, raising its levels in your blood and increasing side effects; your lithium dose might need adjusting.
With digoxin, the same diuretic effect could lead to potassium loss, which raises the risk of heart rhythm problems (cardiac toxicity) when combined with this heart drug.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although these interactions are theoretical rather than confirmed in humans, both are rated Moderate severity. If you take either medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — they may need to monitor your levels or adjust your dose.
Although no other interactions are documented in our data, this does not guarantee none exist. Run your complete medication list through the tool on this page to be certain.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sarsaparilla Root Powder interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sarsaparilla Root Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sarsaparilla, Powder
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Sarsaparilla Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sarsaparilla, PowderDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Read the full Sarsaparilla, Powder + Digoxin interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Sarsaparilla Root Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sarsaparilla, PowderLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Sarsaparilla, Powder + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sarsaparilla Root Powder 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, Powder
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 Powder, from the product label.
Bixa Botanical
See all Bixa Botanical products- Name
- S.A.Herbal Bioactives LLP
- Street Address
- Plot No: 101, Sector - 1, Pithampur, Dist. Dhar (M.P)
- State
- 454 775
- Phone Number
- +91 22 2783 1232
- Web Address
- [email protected]
Sarsaparilla Root Powder by Bixa Botanical: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Sarsaparilla Root Powder’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 Powder'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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