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Dietary supplement

Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Summa Root 10:1 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 Summa Root 10:1 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 product contains one active ingredient: suma root extract in a 10:1 concentrated powder form. Suma is a tropical plant root that's been used in traditional and supplement practice, though human research on it remains limited.

The powder form makes it easy to mix into beverages or food.

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.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for suma root. The scientific evidence for what this ingredient does isn't established in the data we hold, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.

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.

When taken by mouth, suma appears to be well tolerated and no adverse effects have been reported in practice—though a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been conducted. One important note: inhaling suma root powder can trigger occupational asthma in sensitive people, so avoid breathing in the powder when handling it.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are areas where caution matters. The safety data are too limited to recommend this product during pregnancy, and there isn't reliable information to support use while breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

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 for the ingredient we could check in this product. That doesn't mean none could occur—it means our data simply don't show any.

If you're on any medications, run them through the interaction checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to be sure.

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.

Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, and it carries no documented interactions with medications. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have concerns about how it fits your health picture, check with your pharmacist before you start.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435214722
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289854
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
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 Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435214722
IngredientAmount% DV
Suma Root Extract, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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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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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Summa Root 10:1 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 known
interactions
1000 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 Root Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder. 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 Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder 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.
Is suma root safe to take every day?
When taken by mouth, suma seems to be well tolerated and no adverse effects have been reported in practice. However, human safety data are limited, so there hasn't been a thorough evaluation of long-term daily use. Your pharmacist can help you decide whether regular use is right for you.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No, this product is best avoided during pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it when you're expecting. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
You should avoid this product while breastfeeding. There's no reliable safety data for suma root during lactation. Your pharmacist or doctor can discuss alternatives that are better studied in nursing.
What does suma root do?
Suma is a tropical plant root used in traditional practice and supplements, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for what it's claimed to do. The scientific evidence for its benefits isn't established in our current information.
Is this powder safe to inhale or breathe in?
No—you should avoid breathing in suma root powder. When inhaled, it can cause allergic asthma symptoms or occupational asthma in sensitive people. Handle the powder carefully and mix it into food or drink rather than breathing it in.

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The Full Monographs Behind Summa Root 10:1 Extract Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Summa Root 10:1 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.

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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