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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, loss of appetite, menstrual discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 643 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Zedoary Root Glycerite 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 Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita

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 a single active ingredient: zedoary root glycerite liquid extract. Zedoary, sometimes called wild turmeric, is the underground stem of a plant in the ginger family.

The extract is suspended in glycerin, an inactive ingredient that acts as both a carrier and preservative.

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 Zedoary product and its label doesn't state a use — see Zedoary'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.

The evidence for zedoary is insufficient in our data. We hold ratings for two claimed uses — rotaviral diarrhea and high cholesterol — but neither has reliable evidence behind it yet.

If you're considering this product for a specific health reason, it's worth talking with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the science supports that use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

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.

Zedoary is generally well tolerated at the small amounts used in food, but human safety data for supplement-strength doses is limited. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because it may affect the uterus.

There isn't enough reliable safety information to recommend it during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

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 — Zedoary.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 644 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 any cancer medications you're on, especially tyrosine kinase inhibitors like lapatinib, sorafenib, or gefitinib. Also verify any other drugs you take, since zedoary may affect 633 individual medications metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme in your liver.

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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.

Zedoary Root may be of interest if you've researched its traditional uses, but the scientific evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. The main caution is its broad interaction with medications cleared by your liver — especially cancer drugs.

Check your medications with our tool, and talk with your pharmacist before starting.

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 Nov 22, 2022.

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 Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric), straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434285273
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280244
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064434285273
IngredientAmount% DV
Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No Flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita label

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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
643 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Zedoary is a ginger-family root used in traditional Asian and Indian medicine, mostly for digestion and as a spice. Scientific evidence in humans is v...

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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643Drugs
643 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 643

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) interact with 643 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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.

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 643 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, zedoary might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In-vitro research shows that a methanol extract of zedoary strongly inhibits the CYP3A4 metabolism of the tyrosine kinase inhibitors lapatinib and sorafenib, and to a lesser extent, gefitinib.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric), from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) has a known interaction with 643 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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 or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against zedoary in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there isn't enough reliable safety information during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Does zedoary actually work for high cholesterol or diarrhea?
The evidence in our data is insufficient for both. While zedoary has a long traditional history, we don't yet have reliable clinical evidence that it works for these uses. Your pharmacist can discuss whether other options might be better supported.
What's the difference between zedoary and turmeric?
Zedoary, or wild turmeric, is a separate plant in the ginger family. While both have been used traditionally, they're different species with different chemical makeups and potential effects.
Are there any side effects listed for this supplement?
The adverse effects data we hold for zedoary is empty. That doesn't mean it's side-effect-free — it means we don't have documented side effect information. At food doses it's generally well tolerated, but human safety data for supplement doses is limited.
Why does this interact with so many medications?
Zedoary can slow down a major liver enzyme (CYP3A4) that clears many different drugs from your body. That's why it potentially affects 633 medications — not because it targets them specifically, but because they all rely on this one pathway. That's exactly why checking your exact medications matters.

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The Full Monographs Behind Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric)’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Zedoary

Interacts with 643 drugs

Zedoary is a ginger-family root used in traditional Asian and Indian medicine, mostly for digestion and as a spice. Scientific evidence in humans is very limited, so its benefits are not wel...

Read the full Zedoary monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric)'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 5 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.

Zedoary 5 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Tariq S, Imran M, Mushtaq Z, Asghar N. Phytopreventive antihypercholesterolemic and antilipidemic perspectives of zedoary (Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe) herbal tea. Lipids Health Dis 2016;15:39. doi: 10.1186/s12944-016-0210-y.
  4. Rodseeda C, Yamanont P, Pinthong D, Korprasertthaworn P. Inhibitory effects of Thai herbal extracts on the cytochrome P450 3A-mediated the metabolism of gefitinib, lapatinib and sorafenib. Toxicol Rep 2022;9:1846-1852. PubMed
  5. Niu LQ, Xiao L, Cai QH, et al. Comparative effectiveness of Chinese herbal injections treating for rotavirus enteritis in children: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Integr Med Res 2023;12(2):100944. PubMed

See these in context on the Zedoary 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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