Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly 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
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
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.
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chinese Ginseng | 200 mg | -- |
| American Ginseng Root Extract | 10 mg | -- |
| Korean Ginseng Root Extract | 200 mg | -- |
| Royal Jelly | 100 mg | -- |
| Royal Jelly Concentrate | 33.3 mg | -- |
| Red Chinese Ginseng Root Extract | 50 mg | -- |
| Manchurian Ginseng | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice, Powder, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
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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.
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Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth label
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View the full label (PDF)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.
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Red Chinese Ginseng
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American Ginseng Root Extract
Interacts with217 drugs
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 & interactionsKorean Ginseng Root Extract
Royal Jelly
Interacts with174 drugs
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 & interactionsManchurian Ginseng
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice, Powder, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly by Nature's Truth contains ingredients with documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious is a Major interaction: American Ginseng Root Extract can decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Patients on warfarin who take American ginseng may see their INR drop significantly, which reduces the blood thinner's ability to prevent clots.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Several Moderate interactions are also documented. Royal Jelly Concentrate may increase bleeding risk with warfarin — one case reported a patient stabilized on the drug who developed blood in the urine after a week of royal jelly.
Additionally, American Ginseng may interfere with immunosuppressants (drugs that dampen the immune system), antidiabetes medications (raising the risk of low blood sugar), and MAOIs (a class of antidepressant with rare but serious side effects like insomnia and tremors reported in case reports). Royal Jelly may also lower blood pressure and increase the risk of dangerously low blood pressure if you're already on blood pressure medications.
We were not able to check Korean Ginseng Root Extract, Manchurian Ginseng, or the individual components of Red Chinese Ginseng, as we hold no interaction data for those. Altogether, these interactions span 382 individual medications.
Use the medication checker below to see if any of your prescriptions are affected before you start this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. American Ginseng Root Extract Royal Jelly
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Warfarin interactionRoyal Jelly ConcentrateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Royal jelly might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Warfarin Sodium interactionRoyal Jelly ConcentrateWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Royal jelly might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Warfarin Sodium interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
American Ginseng Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full American Ginseng Root Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Royal Jelly ConcentrateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, royal jelly might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Royal Jelly Concentrate + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionEach 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 Extract
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).
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.
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.
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.
Royal Jelly
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly, from the product label.
Nature's Truth
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- Nature's Truth LLC
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
- Phone Number
- 1-844-544-1030
- Web Address
- naturestruthproducts.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
American Ginseng
Interacts with 217 drugsAmerican ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the chance or length of colds and modestly l...
Read the full American Ginseng monograph → Herb & supplement monographRoyal Jelly
Interacts with 174 drugsRoyal 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 support, but solid human evidence is limit...
Read the full Royal Jelly monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal Jelly'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 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
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
- Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
- Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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..
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Royal Jelly 14 references
- Takahashi M, Matsuo I, Ohkido M. Contact dermatitis due to honeybee royal jelly. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9:452-5.
- Bullock RJ, et al. Fatal royal jelly-induced asthma. Med J Aust 1994;160:44. DOI
- Thien FC, Leung R, Baldo BA, et al. Asthma and anaphylaxis induced by royal jelly. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:216-22. PubMed
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