Suma Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma 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
Suma is a dietary supplement by Amazon Therapeutics with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, adaptogen for stress, sexual health and libido.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 Suma by Amazon Therapeutics
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
Low disclosure
This liquid contains 3 ingredients: distilled water, organic alcohol (35–40%), and 100% suma. Suma is a South American climbing plant root used traditionally as a tonic and adaptogen — a substance meant to help the body handle stress.
The alcohol here acts as a solvent and preservative for the herbal extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't have effectiveness data on file for suma in our current monograph. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the evidence we hold isn't established enough to rate.
If you're considering this for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the broader research shows and whether it's a good fit for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Suma taken by mouth seems to be well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. However, a full safety evaluation hasn't been done.
When suma root powder is inhaled, it can trigger allergic asthma symptoms — so this is a concern only if you're inhaling it, not drinking it as a liquid. During pregnancy, the safety data aren't strong enough to recommend it, so it's best avoided.
The same goes for breastfeeding — there isn't reliable safety information, so avoid it while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding and want to use this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the suma ingredient. Because we don't hold interaction data for the distilled water or organic alcohol in this formulation, discuss the alcohol content and this product with your pharmacist if you take any medications — especially if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants), sedatives, or diabetes medications, which can be affected by alcohol.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Suma is a traditional herbal tonic generally taken as a stress-support supplement, and the oral form appears well tolerated based on available reports. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take prescription medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
No interactions are documented for the suma we could check, but we can't verify the alcohol content's effect on your specific drugs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 Suma, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Amazon Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838451006568 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217998 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Suma by Amazon Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| distilled Water | 0 NP | -- |
| 35-40% organic Alcohol | 0 NP | -- |
| 100% Suma | 0 NP | -- |
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General Statements
Your Selection You hold in your hands the finest traditional botanical available. This botanical is a long-standing favorite of South America where it has been empirically selected for its effectiveness over many generations.
Direct from the source
Traditional Ethnobotanical Information Amazon Therapeutics works for the preservation of rainforests and to uphold the intellectual property rights of native healers and their traditional medicines.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Directions Use 10-15 drops once or twice a day in water or as recommended by a health care practitioner.
Precautions
Cautions: Information provided on this label should not be used as medical advice. Not intended for long-term use.
Not intended for pregnant or nursing women.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Formula
Pfaffia paniculata
EarthKosher
Formulation
System restoration
Wild crafted sustainable harvest
Gluten free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
EarthKosher
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Suma by Amazon Therapeutics 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 Suma by Amazon Therapeutics
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size10 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Distilled Water
35-40% organic Alcohol
100% Suma
No knowninteractions
Suma is a South American root often marketed as a 'Brazilian ginseng' and used as an adaptogen for energy, stamina, and stress. Human evidence is very...
100% Suma monograph & interactionsSuma by Amazon Therapeutics Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma. 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 Suma, from the product label.
Amazon Therapeutics
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- Herbs America
- Street Address
- PO Box 446
- City
- Murphy
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97533
- Phone Number
- 541-846-6222
- Web Address
- www.amazonmedicine.com
Suma by Amazon Therapeutics: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Suma’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Suma'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 3 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.
Suma 3 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
- Subiza, J., Subiza, J. L., Escribano, P. M., Hinojosa, M., Garcia, R., Jerez, M., and Subiza, E. Occupational asthma caused by Brazil ginseng dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991;88(5):731-736. PubMed
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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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