Skunk Cabbage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 Herbalist & Alchemist 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 Herbalist & Alchemist
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: fresh skunk cabbage root extract. Skunk cabbage has been used traditionally for respiratory and neurological concerns, though reliable evidence for its effectiveness remains limited.
The liquid form also contains distilled water and ethyl alcohol as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for skunk cabbage is insufficient to rate its effectiveness. It's been used traditionally for asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, and seizures, but we don't have reliable data showing it works for any of these conditions.
If you're thinking about it for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fresh skunk cabbage can cause severe irritation to your mouth and throat. At higher doses or with prolonged use, you may experience nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, abdominal cramps, burning, blistering in the mouth and throat, and diarrhea (sometimes bloody).
Because safety data on this plant are sparse, it's best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. Still, because skunk cabbage safety is not well established, check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 remedy, but it hasn't been well studied and comes with a real risk of mouth and throat irritation. If you're considering it for asthma, headache, respiratory infections, or another concern, chat with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you weigh whether it's right for you and how to use it safely.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
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 | Herbalist & Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 667056125882 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 179900 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Skunk Cabbage by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| fresh Skunk Cabbage root extract | 0.25 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol
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Formula
Symplocarpus foetidus
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General Statements
Balances Muscle Spasms
Botanical Preparation Ratio 1:2
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 3-5 drops (0.15-0.25 mL) in juice or water. Take 2 times per day. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or if you have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Use under the supervision of a qualified expert.
Keep out of children's reach
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.
General
NO. SKC-2 1802MO
Seals/Symbols
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Skunk Cabbage by Herbalist & Alchemist label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Skunk Cabbage by Herbalist & Alchemist
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.
Fresh Skunk Cabbage root 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...
Fresh Skunk Cabbage root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Skunk Cabbage by Herbalist & Alchemist 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.
Herbalist & Alchemist
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- Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
- City
- Washington
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07882
- Phone Number
- 800-611-8235
- Web Address
- www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Skunk Cabbage by Herbalist & Alchemist: 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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