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Dietary supplement

Suma Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Stop

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Suma Root is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop 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 by Herb Stop

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.

Herb Stop's Suma Root is a single-ingredient supplement: suma root in capsule form. The capsules themselves contain hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a plant-based capsule material) and purified water.

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 Suma product and its label doesn't state a use — see Suma'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 effectiveness data we hold for suma root is not established. We don't have evidence ratings on file for this ingredient, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Suma

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.

Orally, suma root appears to be well tolerated, and no adverse effects have been reported in use—though a thorough safety review hasn't been done. The main caution: if you inhale powdered suma root (occupational exposure, for example), it can trigger asthma-like symptoms.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are different: not enough safety data exists to recommend suma during either. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Suma

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for suma. That said, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this or any supplement to your current medications.

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 a single-ingredient supplement with no documented drug interactions and a history of being well tolerated when taken by mouth. Because human safety data are limited and there's not enough information for pregnancy or breastfeeding, those situations warrant a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you're on medications, you're in the clear on interactions—but a quick confirmation with your own provider is always a good idea.

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 Oct 24, 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 Suma Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Stop
Net contents 300 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2023
DSLD ID 297440
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Suma Root by Herb Stop, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
150
IngredientAmount% DV
Suma746 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules 2 to 3 times per day with water, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Precautions

Safety guideline: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.

Keep away from children.

Use only as directed on label.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Herb Stop Health in your own hands

Formulation

Herbal capsule

Wild harvested Restores healthy energy & stamina Promotes vitality

Vegan & cruelty-free

Vegan & cruelty-free Made in the USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

See for yourself

Suma Root by Herb Stop label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Suma Root by Herb Stop

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.

Suma

No known
interactions
746 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Suma Root by Herb Stop Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Suma Root. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Suma Root, from the product label.

Herb Stop

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Name
The Herb Stop
Street Address
PO Box 673
City
Pine
State
AZ
ZipCode
85544
Phone Number
877.345.4372
Web Address
www.herbstop.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Suma Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions

Does Suma Root by Herb Stop interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Suma Root. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Suma Root 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 Suma Root while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Not enough safety information exists to recommend suma during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects of suma?
When taken by mouth, suma seems well tolerated and no adverse effects have been reported. However, if you inhale suma powder (for example, in an occupational setting), it can trigger asthma-like symptoms.
Does Suma Root interact with any medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for suma. This doesn't guarantee none exist, so confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any prescription or over-the-counter medication.
What does suma do?
We don't have effectiveness evidence on file for suma, so we can't tell you what conditions or symptoms it's intended to treat.

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Suma Root label
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The Full Monographs Behind Suma Root’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Suma Root'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 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
  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.
  2. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal, 4th ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1999. DOI
  3. 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

See these in context on the Suma 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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