Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder 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 Root 4:1 Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. 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 Root 4:1 Extract Powder 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Suma Root Extract in a 4:1 powder form, which means the extract is concentrated. Suma root (also called Brazilian ginseng) has been used traditionally in South American herbal medicine.
The product contains no other active ingredients and no inactive fillers or binding agents — it's the extract powder alone.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't hold effectiveness ratings for suma root in our data. That means we can't tell you whether it works for any particular condition based on the evidence we've reviewed.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they may have other sources or can help you weigh whether to give it a try.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Suma root taken by mouth appears to be well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in the available data. However, a complete safety evaluation hasn't been done, so there are gaps in what we know.
There's one important caution: if you inhale suma root powder, it can trigger occupational asthma or allergic airway symptoms in some people — so don't breathe in the powder itself. For pregnancy, the safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know if it's safe.
While breastfeeding, the same goes: avoid it until there's better data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding and want to know your options.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, always confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before adding any new supplement to your routine, especially if you take prescription medications regularly.
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.
Suma root is generally used in foods and supplements and appears well tolerated by mouth. The catch is that overall safety data are limited, and it's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you're on regular medications, run them through the checker below before you start — and touch base with your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions about whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435214678 |
| Net contents | 4 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 289853 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Suma Root Extract, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 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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Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.
Suma Root Extract, Powder
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...
Suma Root Extract, Powder monograph & interactionsSuma Root 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder. 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 Root 4:1 Extract Powder, from the product label.
TerraVita Premium Collection
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- TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
- City
- Brampton
- State
- Ontario
Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Suma Root 4:1 Extract Powder'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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