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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder 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) Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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, Powder. 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) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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.

Zedoary Root Powder (also called wild turmeric) is the single active ingredient in this product. It's a rhizome — an underground stem — used traditionally in Asian herbal practice, though the strength and purity of any supplement dose can vary.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

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's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. Studies we can access haven't generated reliable evidence to rate it for rotaviral diarrhea (a specific kind of viral stomach illness) or high cholesterol — two uses it's been studied for.

If you're considering it for one of those purposes, that's a conversation to have with your doctor, since the research base is incomplete.

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 used in food amounts, but human safety data for supplement doses is limited, so we're working with incomplete information on side effects at higher intakes. The safety data advises against it in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe while 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, check any medications metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, particularly tyrosine kinase inhibitors (cancer medications), statins, and blood pressure or immunosuppressant drugs. No interactions are documented for other drug categories with the ingredients we checked.

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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 is a single-ingredient traditional herb with limited safety and effectiveness data at supplement doses. If you take any medications metabolized by the liver — especially cancer drugs, statins, or blood pressure medications — check your specific prescriptions with the tool below before starting.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's right for you, and skip it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Apr 21, 2023.

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) Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435126254
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289743
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435126254
IngredientAmount% DV
Zedoary, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Zedoary, Powder

Interacts with
643 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Turmeric, Powder, Wild

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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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643Drugs
643 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Zedoary, Powder 643

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder 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, Powder1 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, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder 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) Powder 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against zedoary in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus. There isn't enough reliable information about breastfeeding safety, so it's best avoided then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you during these times.
Does zedoary really work for diarrhea or high cholesterol?
The evidence isn't there yet — at least not in the reliable studies we have on file. Zedoary has been studied for both rotaviral diarrhea and high cholesterol, but the research hasn't generated enough solid proof to rate it as effective. If you're interested in it for either purpose, ask your doctor about what evidence exists and whether it makes sense alongside other treatments.
What are the side effects?
We don't have documented adverse effects on file for zedoary. However, human safety data for supplement doses is limited — most research on this herb involves food amounts — so the full picture of side effects at higher intakes isn't complete. If you notice anything unusual after taking it, let your pharmacist know.
Is this powder pure zedoary, or does it have other ingredients?
It's pure zedoary root powder — there are no fillers, binders, or other inactive ingredients listed. You're getting the single herb.
Why is this a concern with so many medications?
Zedoary can slow how your liver breaks down drugs that rely on the CYP3A4 enzyme. That enzyme handles hundreds of different medications — everything from cancer drugs to cholesterol pills to blood pressure meds — so the potential overlap is large. That's why it's important to check your specific prescriptions before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Powder’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) Powder'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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