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Dietary supplement

Skunk Cabbage Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Skunk Cabbage is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and bronchitis, asthma and respiratory complaints, skin problems and wounds (poultice).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm

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: skunk cabbage rhizome and root extract (Symplocarpus foetidus). The liquid also holds certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

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 Skunk Cabbage's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: musculoskeletal system restoration support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), muscle pain, joint inflammation, musculoskeletal disorders.
  • The closest evidence on file: Skunk Cabbage is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for skunk cabbage isn't established in the data we hold. Our information rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, and seizures — the conditions it's traditionally used for.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't there yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Skunk Cabbage

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.

Skunk cabbage carries real cautions. At higher doses or with excessive use, it can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and vision dimming.

The fresh plant can severely irritate your mouth and throat — and the extract, while processed, still warrants respect for dosing. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Skunk Cabbage

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for skunk cabbage. That said, run your medications through the search tool on this page before you start, especially if you take anything for nausea, dizziness, or nervous system function — since the plant itself can trigger those effects, your pharmacist will want to see the full picture.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Skunk cabbage is a traditional herbal extract with limited modern evidence and a narrow safety margin — higher doses bring real side effects. If you're considering it for asthma, headaches, or respiratory issues, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first about whether it's right for you and what dose to try.

Definitely check in before combining it with any medications you're on.

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 May 22, 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 Skunk Cabbage, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700002299
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2020
DSLD ID 220652
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 Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
168
UPC/BARCODE
090700002299
IngredientAmount% DV
Skunk Cabbage rhizome with root (Symplocarpus foetidus) extract658 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended serving.

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage liquid extract

We prepare our Skunk Cabbage extract from the rhizome with root of sustainably wildcrafted Symplocarpus foetidus plants.

Formulation

System restoration Musculoskeletal

Gluten-free

Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:5

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 Amounts shown are per serving.

658 mg per serving

Skunk cabbage is a North American plant with a long history of traditional use for breathing and skin problems, but there is very little modern scient...

Skunk Cabbage rhizome with root (Symplocarpus foetidus) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Skunk Cabbage. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Skunk Cabbage, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Skunk Cabbage by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Skunk Cabbage. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Skunk Cabbage 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.
What exactly is in this product?
It's a liquid extract of skunk cabbage rhizome and root, preserved in certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water. One active ingredient, no fillers.
Can I take it while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it during both pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
What side effects should I watch for?
At normal doses, adverse effects data is sparse. At higher doses or with excessive use, you might get nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, vision dimming, abdominal cramps, or even blistering and burning in your mouth and throat. The fresh plant causes severe irritation.
Does it actually work for asthma or headaches?
The evidence isn't established. We rate it as having insufficient reliable evidence for asthma, headache, respiratory infections, and seizures — the main uses people try it for. That means the research hasn't caught up yet.
How should I dose it?
Follow the label instructions on the bottle. Because higher doses and excessive use raise the risk of side effects, don't exceed the recommended amount, and talk with your pharmacist or herbalist if you're unsure.

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The Full Monographs Behind Skunk Cabbage’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Skunk Cabbage'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 4 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.

Skunk Cabbage 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  4. Duke JA. CRC handbook of medicinal herbs. 1st ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC, 1985.

See these in context on the Skunk Cabbage 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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