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Xuan Shen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Xuan Shen label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Xuan Shen 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: Moderate

Xuan Shen is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, minor wounds and rashes, swelling and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra

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.

Xuan Shen is a single-ingredient liquid extract made from the dried root of Scrophularia ningpoensis, also known as figwort. The product is prepared as an alcohol-based liquid extract (the inactive ingredient is menstruum, the extraction medium).

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 Figwort product and its label doesn't state a use — see Figwort'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 have no effectiveness data on file for figwort. The evidence base for this ingredient's therapeutic uses is not established in our current records.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Figwort

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Xuan Shen has limited safety information available. The data advises using it only short-term and with caution.

The safety profile during pregnancy is not well established — the data advises against use during pregnancy. Similarly, there is not enough reliable safety information to support use while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in that setting as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Figwort

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Figwort.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 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 Xuan Shen, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diuretics (water pills) — figwort may worsen potassium loss — or lithium, where figwort might raise drug levels and require a dose adjustment.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Xuan Shen is a traditional figwort extract with very limited modern safety data and no established effectiveness ratings in our records. If you take diuretics or lithium, this product is not a clear choice for you without discussion with your doctor.

Before starting, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for your situation and health history.

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 Sep 25, 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 Xuan Shen, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0606595860502
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235033
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0606595860502
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Scrophularia ningpoensis

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra label

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Xuan Shen label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract

Interacts with
76 drugs
970 mg per serving

Figwort is a traditional herb used mainly for skin problems and minor swelling, but solid human studies are lacking, so its benefits remain unproven....

Certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract 76

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Xuan Shen interact with 76 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Xuan Shen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Xuan Shen 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.

certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, overuse of figwort might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. There is some concern that people taking figwort along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Figwort is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, figwort might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
certified organic Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis) dried root liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Xuan Shen, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Xuan Shen by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Xuan Shen has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Xuan Shen 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?
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There's not enough reliable safety information to support use while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
How long can I take this supplement?
The data suggests using it short-term only because safety information is limited. Talk with your healthcare provider about how long is appropriate for your situation.
Does figwort actually work for anything?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for figwort. The evidence base for its uses is not established in our current records.

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The Full Monographs Behind Xuan Shen’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Figwort

Interacts with 76 drugs

Figwort is a traditional herb used mainly for skin problems and minor swelling, but solid human studies are lacking, so its benefits remain unproven. It is generally used short-term and topi...

Read the full Figwort monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Xuan Shen'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 1 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.

Figwort 1 reference
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

See these in context on the Figwort 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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