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Spikenard 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Spikenard 450 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Spikenard 450 mg 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Spikenard 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, common cold, asthma symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Spikenard. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 single-ingredient supplement contains 450 mg of American spikenard per capsule. The formula also includes gelatin and 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 American Spikenard product and its label doesn't state a use — see American Spikenard'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.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that spikenard works for asthma or common cold — the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for either condition. If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually supports right now.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient American Spikenard

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Modern safety data on spikenard is limited, so we recommend using it cautiously and only short-term. Spikenard is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because its safety hasn't been established and it may increase sweating.

It should be avoided while breastfeeding due to lack of safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient American Spikenard

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — American Spikenard.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 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 diuretic drugs (water pills) for blood pressure, heart, or kidney conditions, double-check this product before you use it — it may intensify the effect and cause excessive fluid loss.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Spikenard is a traditional herb with limited modern evidence for its uses and a modest interaction with diuretics. If you take water pills or have any chronic conditions, check with us before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip this one and talk to your OB or midwife.

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 Mar 22, 2023.

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 Spikenard 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435148096
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 287004
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435148096
IngredientAmount% DV
Spikenard450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Spikenard 450 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Spikenard

Interacts with
75 drugs
450 mg per serving

American spikenard is a traditional North American herb used mainly as an expectorant and to ease coughs and colds, but there is no reliable human res...

Spikenard monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Spikenard 450 mg interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Spikenard 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Spikenard

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Spikenard 450 mg 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.

Spikenard1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

American spikenard is purported to have diaphoretic properties. Diaphoretic substances can increase sweating and fluid loss from the body, which may enhance the effects of diuretics. This interaction could potentially lead to excessive fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance, especially in individuals taking diuretic medications. Healthcare providers need to monitor patients closely for signs of dehydration or electrolyte disturbances if they are using both Aralia racemosa and diuretic drugs concurrently.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Spikenard full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Spikenard 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Spikenard 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Spikenard 450 mg has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Spikenard 450 mg 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No — spikenard is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because safety hasn't been established and it may promote sweating. Talk to your OB or midwife before considering any supplement.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
No — we don't have enough safety data, so it should be avoided while breastfeeding. Your pediatrician or lactation consultant can discuss safer options.
Does spikenard actually help with colds?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for common cold — there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate it. You'd want to ask your pharmacist about remedies with stronger evidence behind them.
What is spikenard used for?
Traditionally, spikenard has been used for asthma and common cold, but modern research doesn't confirm those benefits yet. The data shows insufficient evidence to say it's effective for either.
How long can I take this?
Because modern safety data is limited, we recommend using it cautiously and short-term only. If you want to use it longer, talk to your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Spikenard 450 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

American Spikenard

Interacts with 75 drugs

American spikenard is a traditional North American herb used mainly as an expectorant and to ease coughs and colds, but there is no reliable human research to confirm it works. If you choose...

Read the full American Spikenard monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Spikenard 450 mg'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 1 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.

American Spikenard 1 reference
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

See these in context on the American Spikenard 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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