Skunk Cabbage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Skunk Cabbage 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
Skunk Cabbage is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Herbal Terra
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: a liquid extract of wildcrafted Skunk Cabbage dried root. The extract is made using a menstruum (a liquid solvent used in herbal preparation).
That's it — just the extract and the menstruum.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established in our data for any of the uses this herb is traditionally linked to. Skunk Cabbage has been studied for asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, and seizures, but we don't have reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for any of these.
If you're considering it for a specific health concern, that's a good reason to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the science backs it up.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fresh Skunk Cabbage can cause severe irritation to your mouth and throat, and the safety of this extract hasn't been thoroughly studied. At high doses, you may experience nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, or blurred vision.
Excessive use can trigger stomach cramps, burning or blistering in the mouth and throat, and watery or bloody diarrhea. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe at those times, so it's best to avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That doesn't mean none could happen — it just means we don't have documented evidence of them.
If you're on any regular medications, especially for a serious condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Skunk Cabbage extract has a long traditional history, but we don't have solid evidence it works for the conditions it's used for. The main concern is that high doses can cause real mouth and throat damage and digestive upset.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or dealing with a health condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying this product.
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 Sep 25, 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
General information
Key facts about Skunk Cabbage, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 0606595847725 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235426 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Skunk Cabbage by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| wildcrafted Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) dried root liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: USA.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Symplocarpus foetidus
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Skunk Cabbage by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Skunk Cabbage by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Wildcrafted Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) dried root liquid extract
No knowninteractions
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...
Wildcrafted Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Skunk Cabbage by Herbal Terra 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Skunk Cabbage, from the product label.
Skunk Cabbage by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- 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 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
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Duke JA. CRC handbook of medicinal herbs. 1st ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC, 1985.
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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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