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: wildcrafted Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) dried root liquid extract. The inactive ingredient is menstruum, a liquid carrier used to extract and deliver the herb.
Skunk Cabbage has a long history in herbal practice, though modern clinical evidence for its use is limited.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for Skunk Cabbage isn't established in the data we hold. The product is traditionally used for asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, and seizures, but we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for any of these uses.
If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your doctor about whether it's right for you and what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fresh Skunk Cabbage can cause severe mouth and throat irritation. The safety data for this extract is limited, especially at higher doses—the facts note that excessive use and larger amounts increase the risk of side effects and reduce how well you'll tolerate it.
You may experience nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, or vision dimming, particularly at high doses; excessive use can lead to abdominal cramps, mouth and throat burning or blistering, and diarrhea (including bloody diarrhea). The safety data advises against using Skunk Cabbage during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
There isn't enough information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check in this product. That doesn't mean none exist—always verify with your pharmacist before combining any new supplement with your medications.
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 is traditionally used for respiratory and neurological concerns, but the evidence supporting these uses isn't established. If you're interested in trying it, start low and watch for nausea, dizziness, or mouth irritation—especially with higher doses.
Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to make sure it's a good fit for you.
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) | 0606595847633 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234460 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar 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
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated 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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