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Dietary supplement

Smart Weed Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GHC Global Healing Center

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Smart Weed is a dietary supplement by GHC Global Healing Center with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, minor skin irritation, heavy menstrual bleeding (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Certified Organic Polygonum hydropiperoides. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center

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.

Smart Weed contains one active ingredient: certified organic smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides), a plant traditionally used for various purposes. The liquid formula also includes kosher-certified vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Smartweed product and its label doesn't state a use — see Smartweed's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for smartweed in our data, so we can't tell you what the evidence shows about whether it works for any particular use. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, ask your pharmacist or doctor what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Smartweed

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.

Smartweed has limited modern safety data, so caution is warranted — talk to your healthcare provider before you start. Taken by mouth, it can cause stomach and digestive irritation.

Applied to skin, it may cause irritation there too. Because smartweed has traditionally been used to affect menstruation and the uterus, avoid it during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best to skip it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Smartweed

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Smartweed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 2 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners, check with your pharmacist before using this product — smartweed's vitamin K content may reduce how well your medication works. For any other medications you're on, use the search tool on this page to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Smart Weed is a single-ingredient liquid herbal supplement with limited modern safety data and one documented interaction with the blood thinner warfarin. If you take warfarin or any other medications, check them with your pharmacist first.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Feb 26, 2014.

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 Smart Weed, straight from the product label.

Brand GHC Global Healing Center
Barcode (UPC) 718122405350
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 59.2 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2014
DSLD ID 30400
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center, 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:
0.25 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
48
UPC/BARCODE
718122405350
IngredientAmount% DV
Certified Organic Polygonum hydropiperoides1.23 mL--

Other ingredients: Kosher Certified Vegetable glycerin, purified water

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Label statements
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Formula

(Polygonum hydropiperoides) Liquid Spagyrex(TM) Herbal Formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMO FREE -V vegan -MADE IN THE USA -NO ANIMAL TESTING -GLUTEN FREE

EARTH HARMONY ORGANICS

General Statements

Lot #: Batch:

Herb handpicked and dried from: www.earthharmonyorganics.com

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE TAKING IF PREGNANT OR NURSING, OR FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CONCERNS.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: Take 1 serving, approximately 2 droppers, in the morning and 1 serving in the afternoon before meals.

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Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center

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

Serving size0.25 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container48 Amounts shown are per serving.

1.23 mL per serving

Smartweed (Persicaria hydropiper) is a peppery wetland plant with a long history in traditional medicine for digestive complaints, bleeding, and skin...

Certified Organic Polygonum hydropiperoides monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Kosher Certified Vegetable glycerin, Purified water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Smart Weed 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.

Certified Organic Polygonum hydropiperoides1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Smartweed contains vitamin K. Concomitant use of smartweed might decrease the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Smart Weed, from the product label.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center: Common Questions

Does Smart Weed by GHC Global Healing Center interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Smart Weed has a known interaction with 2 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Smart Weed 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 is smartweed, and what is it used for?
Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides) is a plant that's been used traditionally for various purposes, though we don't have solid evidence in our data about its effectiveness. The liquid form makes it easy to take — it's mixed with vegetable glycerin and purified water.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
Not without talking to your pharmacist or doctor first. Smartweed is high in vitamin K, which can interfere with warfarin's ability to thin your blood. This is a moderate concern, so you need personalized medical advice before combining them.
What side effects might I experience?
Taken by mouth, smartweed can cause stomach and digestive irritation. If you use it on your skin, it may cause skin irritation there. Because safety data is limited, watch for any unusual symptoms and stop if problems occur.
Is it safe to use while pregnant?
No — smartweed has traditionally been used to affect menstruation and the uterus, so the safety data advises against using it during pregnancy.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it if you're nursing. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your individual situation.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The liquid contains kosher-certified vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients — no artificial additives.

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Sources & How We Checked

Smart Weed'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 2 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.

Smartweed 2 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Smartweed 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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