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Wild Ginger Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Wild Ginger label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wild Ginger 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Wild Ginger is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sinus and nasal congestion, coughs and bronchial complaints, inducing sweating.Based on those ingredients, 355 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wild Ginger extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: wild ginger extract (also called asarabacca). It's formulated as a liquid with vegetable palm glycerin and alcohol as inactive ingredients.

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 Asarabacca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asarabacca'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 data on file for wild ginger extract, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asarabacca

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.

Here's where we need to be direct: asarabacca is commonly contaminated with aristolochic acid, a compound the FDA considers unsafe and carcinogenic — it can damage your kidneys and raise cancer risk. At standard doses, asarabacca may be fairly well tolerated, but large doses can cause nausea, vomiting, burning in the mouth, stomach upset, diarrhea, skin rashes, and in severe cases, partial paralysis.

Because of the aristolochic acid contamination risk alone, this product should be avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; the safety data advises against both.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asarabacca

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Asarabacca.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • For scale: 355 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, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take any nephrotoxic drugs (medications that can damage the kidneys). The contamination risk and documented Major interaction make this a conversation you shouldn't skip.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product carries serious safety concerns tied to aristolochic acid contamination linked to kidney damage and cancer. If you're considering it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you take any medication that affects your kidneys.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications based on the available safety data.

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 23, 2020.

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 Wild Ginger, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 7440102036034
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237835
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7440102036034
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Ginger extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Asarum splendens)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm label

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Wild Ginger label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wild Ginger extract

Interacts with
355 drugs
970 mg per serving

Asarabacca is a European woodland plant traditionally used to clear the nose, cause sweating, or trigger vomiting, but it is rarely used today. It bel...

Wild Ginger extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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355 Major

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wild Ginger extract 355

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wild Ginger interact with 355 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wild Ginger interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wild Ginger extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Ginger with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Wild Ginger extract1 drug type · 355 drugs

Nephrotoxic Drugs

Asarabacca, a herbaceous plant, is often contaminated with aristolochic acid, a compound known for its nephrotoxic effects. Aristolochic acid can damage the kidneys and is deemed unsafe by the FDA, leading to the classification of products containing it as adulterated. When considering medications that may also pose a risk of kidney damage, caution is advised when combining them with asarabacca due to potential additive nephrotoxicity. It is advisable to consult healthcare professionals before using asarabacca alongside nephrotoxic drugs to minimize the risk of adverse effects on kidney function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Wild Ginger extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Ginger, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Wild Ginger by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Ginger has a known interaction with 355 medications, including 355 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Ginger 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 this while pregnant?
No. The safety data marks this product as likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and contains toxic compounds including aristolochic acid. Don't use it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No. Safety hasn't been established and toxic compounds may pass to the baby, so avoid it while breastfeeding.
What are the side effects?
At normal doses, it's generally well tolerated. Large doses may cause nausea, vomiting, burning in the mouth, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, skin rashes, and partial paralysis. The bigger concern is that asarabacca is often contaminated with aristolochic acid, which damages the kidneys and is carcinogenic — the FDA calls products containing it unsafe and adulterated.
Why does this product have so many medication interactions?
The one active ingredient, wild ginger extract (asarabacca), is documented to interact with 352 individual medications — primarily those that affect kidney function. The interaction is Major severity, meaning it can cause significant harm when combined with nephrotoxic drugs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Ginger’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Asarabacca

Interacts with 355 drugs

Asarabacca is a European woodland plant traditionally used to clear the nose, cause sweating, or trigger vomiting, but it is rarely used today. It belongs to a plant family that often contai...

Read the full Asarabacca monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Ginger'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 4 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.

Asarabacca 4 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. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Jaspersen-Schib R, Theus L, Guirguis-Oeschger M, et al. [Serious plant poisonings in Switzerland 1966-1994. Case analysis from the Swiss Toxicology Information Center]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1996;126:1085-98.
  4. Lewis CJ, Alpert S. Letter to health care professionals -- FDA concerned about botanical products, including dietary supplements, containing aristolochic acid. Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, Dietary Supplements. Center for Food Safety and Appli

See these in context on the Asarabacca 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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