Suma Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Stop
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Suma Root 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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Suma | 746 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified
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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.
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Suma Root by Herb Stop 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 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 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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Suma Root, from the product label.
Herb Stop
See all Herb Stop products- 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
Suma Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions
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Not sure if Suma Root is safe with your meds?
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- 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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