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Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Truth

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly is a dietary supplement by Nature's Truth with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and energy support, immune support and colds, blood sugar management.Based on those ingredients, 389 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are American Ginseng Root Extract, Royal Jelly. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth

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 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Red Chinese Ginseng” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Royal Jelly” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (100 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product combines two herbal complexes: a ginseng blend and royal jelly. The ginseng side includes American Ginseng Root Extract, Korean Ginseng Root Extract, Red Chinese Ginseng (which itself is a blend of component ingredients), Red Chinese Ginseng Root Extract, and Manchurian Ginseng.

On the jelly side are Royal Jelly and Royal Jelly Concentrate. The product contains 5 active ingredients total.

The capsules also hold inactive ingredients: rice powder, gelatin, and magnesium stearate.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: ginseng and royal jelly for health and wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Menopausal symptoms, Cognitive function, Physical performance, Athletic performance, Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Energy and vitality — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Royal Jelly is rated "Possibly Effective" for Menopausal symptoms (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: American Ginseng is rated "Possibly Effective" for Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
  • Also on file: Royal Jelly is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Physical performance.

American Ginseng is possibly effective for upper respiratory tract infections (the common cold and similar illnesses). For other uses, the evidence is sparse or weak.

We hold no clear evidence that it helps anemia of chronic disease or breast cancer. Royal Jelly is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but the data suggests it doesn't help hay fever, physical performance, or diabetes.

The evidence for Royal Jelly on hair loss (androgenic alopecia) is insufficient to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient American Ginseng Royal Jelly

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

American Ginseng is generally well tolerated in the short term in healthy adults, but quality and dosing vary widely, and long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Headache has been reported.

Royal Jelly is generally well tolerated, but it can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with a history of asthma or atopy (a tendency to allergic conditions). Symptoms can range from itching, hives, and eczema to trouble breathing, and in rare cases anaphylaxis or death.

There's also one case of hemorrhagic colitis (bloody inflammation of the colon) after royal jelly use. Both American Ginseng and Royal Jelly should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — the safety data is not sufficient to recommend use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient American Ginseng Royal Jelly

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Royal Jelly, American Ginseng.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 389 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on warfarin or another blood thinner (Major interaction with American Ginseng and Moderate with Royal Jelly). Also flag any antidiabetes medications, blood pressure drugs, immunosuppressants, or MAOIs (antidepressants like phenelzine).

These are the medication types with documented interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help upper respiratory infections and menopause symptoms, but it's important to check your medications first — especially blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, immunosuppressants, and certain antidepressants. If you have a history of asthma or allergies, talk to your pharmacist before trying royal jelly.

Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.

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 Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Truth
Barcode (UPC) 840093101570
Net contents 60 Quick Release Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 306825
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth, 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 Quick Release Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Quick Release Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
840093101570
IngredientAmount% DV
Red Chinese Ginseng200 mg--
American Ginseng Root Extract10 mg--
Korean Ginseng Root Extract200 mg--
Royal Jelly100 mg--
Royal Jelly Concentrate33.3 mg--
Red Chinese Ginseng Root Extract50 mg--
Manchurian Ginseng200 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice, Powder, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Vitamins

Formulation

Gluten free Non GMO

No gluten, wheat, yeast, milk, lactose, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, artificial sweetener, preservatives. Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formula

Features 4 varieties of ginseng for health & wellness

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take two (2) quick release capsules one to two times daily, preferably with meals. Capsules may be opened and prepared as a tea.

Precautions

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

If seal under cap is damaged or missing, do not use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2021 Nature's Truth LLC

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Quick Release Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Red Chinese Ginseng

200 mg per serving
  • › Red Chinese Ginseng Root Extract

American Ginseng Root Extract

Interacts with
217 drugs
10 mg per serving Form: Ginsenosides

American ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the...

American Ginseng Root Extract monograph & interactions

Korean Ginseng Root Extract

200 mg per serving Form: Ginsenosides

Royal Jelly

Interacts with
174 drugs
100 mg per serving

Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich substance made by worker bees to feed the queen bee. People take it for menopause symptoms, energy, skin, and immune su...

Royal Jelly monograph & interactions

Manchurian Ginseng

200 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice, Powder, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth Drug Interactions

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389Drugs
2 Major 387 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

American Ginseng Root Extract4 drug types · 217 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Healthy patients receiving warfarin 5 mg daily, who also take American ginseng 1 gram twice daily, seem to have a significantly reduced international normalized ratio (INR).

Likelihood Likely Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
American ginseng seems to lower postprandial blood glucose. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects and possibly cause hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
American ginseng seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, American ginseng might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI. There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine. Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Royal Jelly2 drug types · 174 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that royal jelly might lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Royal jelly might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case, an 87-year-old male who was previously stabilized on warfarin developed hematuria and was found to have an INR of 7.29 after taking a royal jelly supplement for one week.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly, from the product label.

Nature's Truth

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Name
Nature's Truth LLC
City
Ronkonkoma
State
NY
ZipCode
11779
Phone Number
1-844-544-1030
Web Address
naturestruthproducts.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth: Common Questions

Does Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly has a known interaction with 389 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 this safe if I have asthma or allergies?
Not without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. Royal Jelly can cause allergic reactions in people with a history of asthma or atopy — symptoms can range from itching and hives to serious trouble breathing, and rarely anaphylaxis. If you have these conditions, mention it before starting.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against both. There isn't enough information to know either way, so both American Ginseng and Royal Jelly are best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor for personalized advice.
What is royal jelly, and what does it do?
Royal jelly is a secretion from honeybees, rich in proteins and nutrients. In this product, the data shows it's possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but it doesn't appear to help hay fever, physical performance, or diabetes.
What's the difference between American Ginseng and the other ginsengs in here?
American Ginseng Root Extract is the one we have interaction data for — it's possibly effective for upper respiratory infections. We couldn't check Korean Ginseng Root Extract or Manchurian Ginseng for interactions, so ask your pharmacist if you're on medications.
Are there any common side effects I should expect?
American Ginseng may cause headache. Royal Jelly is generally well tolerated, but in people with asthma or allergies, it can cause itching, hives, eczema, or trouble breathing — rarely, more serious reactions.

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The 26 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.

American Ginseng 12 references
  1. Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
  2. Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
  3. Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
  4. Vuksan V, Sievenpiper JL, Koo VY, et al. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:1009-13. PubMed
  5. Vuksan V, Stavro MP, Sievenpiper JL, et al. Similar postprandial glycemic reductions with escalation of dose and administration time of American ginseng in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1221-6. PubMed
  6. Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
  7. McElhaney JE, Gravenstein S, Cole SK, et al. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Proprietary Extract of North American Ginseng (CVT-E002) to Prevent Acute Respiratory Illness in Institutionalized Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:13-9. PubMed
  8. Yuan CS, Wei G, Dey L, et al. American ginseng reduces warfarin's effect in healthy patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2004;141:23-7.
  9. Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin R, et al. Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper respiratory tract infections: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005;173:1043-8.. PubMed
  10. McElhaney JE, Goel V, Toane B, et al. Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:153-7. PubMed
  11. Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin RE, et al. Immune modulating effects of daily supplementation of COLD-fX (a proprietary extract of North American ginseng) in healthy adults. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2006;39:162-167. DOI
  12. Stavro PM, Woo M, Leiter LA, et al. Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function. Hypertension 2006;47(4):791-6. PubMed

See these in context on the American Ginseng monograph →

Royal Jelly 14 references
  1. Takahashi M, Matsuo I, Ohkido M. Contact dermatitis due to honeybee royal jelly. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9:452-5.
  2. Bullock RJ, et al. Fatal royal jelly-induced asthma. Med J Aust 1994;160:44. DOI
  3. Thien FC, Leung R, Baldo BA, et al. Asthma and anaphylaxis induced by royal jelly. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:216-22. PubMed
  4. Yonei Y, Shibagaki K, Tsukada N, et al. Case report: haemorrhagic colitis associated with royal jelly intake. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997;12:495-9.
  5. Harwood M, Harding S, Beasley R, Frankish PD. Asthma following royal jelly. N Z Med J 1996;109:325.
  6. Laporte JR, Ibaanez L, Vendrell L, Ballarin E. Bronchospasm induced by royal jelly. Allergy 1996;51:440. DOI
  7. Leung R, Thien FC, Baldo B, et al. Royal jelly-induced asthma and anaphylaxis: clinical characteristics and immunologic correlations. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1995;96:1004-7. PubMed
  8. Peacock S, Murray V, Turton C. Respiratory distress and royal jelly. BMJ 1995;311:1472. DOI
  9. Winther K, Hedman C. Assessment of the Effects of the Herbal Remedy Femal on the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2002;63:344-53. DOI
  10. Lee NJ, Fermo JD. Warfarin and royal jelly interaction. Pharmacotherapy 2006;26:583-6. PubMed
  11. Tokunaga, K. H., Yoshida, C., Suzuki, K. M., Maruyama, H., Futamura, Y., Araki, Y., and Mishima, S. Antihypertensive effect of peptides from royal jelly in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biol.Pharm.Bull. 2004;27(2):189-192. PubMed
  12. Sultana, A., Nabi, A. H., Nasir, U. M., Maruyama, H., Suzuki, K. M., Mishima, S., and Suzuki, F. A dipeptide YY derived from royal jelly proteins inhibits renin activity. Int.J.Mol.Med. 2008;21(6):677-681. DOI
  13. Gómez Torrijos E, Méndez Diaz Y, Borja Segade JM, et al. Occupational allergic respiratory disease due to royal jelly. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2016;117(1):102-3. PubMed
  14. Li JD, Cui L, Xu YY, Guan K. A case of anaphylaxis caused by major royal jelly protein 3 of royal jelly and its cross-reactivity with honeycomb. J Asthma Allergy 2021;14:1555-7. PubMed

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