Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor 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
Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, digestive complaints, menopausal symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 583 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Alfalfa Herb 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 Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract. It's a liquid concentration of alfalfa herb designed to deliver the plant's compounds in a drinkable form.
The inactive ingredients are glycerin (a sweetener and preservative) and mint flavor.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence supporting alfalfa for any health purpose is insufficient in the data we hold. Effectiveness ratings for diabetes, indigestion (dyspepsia), high cholesterol, and menopausal symptoms all fall short of reliable evidence.
This doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research backing those uses isn't established well enough to rate it yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Alfalfa leaf itself is generally well tolerated when used in food amounts, but supplement doses carry more caution. The most common side effects are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, gas, and bulkier stools — especially in the first week of use.
A rare serious effect is a lupus-like syndrome after long-term use. Skin reactions (dermatitis) have been reported in isolated cases.
Alfalfa is possibly unsafe in supplement amounts during pregnancy because of its estrogen-like activity. There isn't enough reliable safety data to know whether it's okay while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing before you take it.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you start this product, double-check your medications against these types: blood thinners like warfarin (Major severity), then birth control, hormone therapy, immune-suppressing drugs, diabetes medications, and photosensitizing drugs (all Moderate). If any of these apply to you, run your exact prescriptions through the medication checker below or talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Alfalfa may appeal to you if you're interested in herbal support for cholesterol, blood sugar, digestion, or menopausal symptoms — but the evidence for these uses isn't established yet. If you take warfarin or any birth control, hormone therapy, immune-suppressing drugs, diabetes medications, or photosensitizing drugs, this product is a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Pregnant and breastfeeding folks should skip it and check with their provider.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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
General information
Key facts about Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Mint flavored Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free
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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Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor 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.
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with583 drugs
Alfalfa is a nutrient-rich legume that people use for high cholesterol, menopause symptoms, and general wellness, but solid human evidence for most of...
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor Liquid does interact with several medication types, and the most serious is blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin.
Alfalfa is high in vitamin K, which can reduce how well warfarin works at preventing clots — a Major-level concern that needs close attention if you take it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Moderate interactions exist with photosensitizing drugs (medications that make your skin more sun-sensitive), birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, drugs that suppress your immune system, and diabetes medications. The photosensitizing concern is theoretical based on animal work.
Birth control and estrogen therapy may be affected because alfalfa contains plant compounds with estrogen-like activity. Immunosuppressants may become less effective, and diabetes drugs carry a risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) — animal studies and one case report suggest alfalfa can lower blood glucose.
Alternate your blood glucose monitoring if you're diabetic, and discuss any of these medication types with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. Altogether, these interactions span 583 individual medications.
Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor interact with 583 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might reduce the anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might reduce the anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Warfarin Sodium interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, PseudoephedrineSinadrin Plus
How Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Dexbrompheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcitretinSoriatane
How Acitretin interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractPhotosensitizing Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acitretin interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract + Adalimumab interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor 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.
Alfalfa Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, alfalfa might reduce the anticoagulant activity of warfarin.
Alfalfa contains a large amount of vitamin K. This could theoretically interfere with the activity of warfarin.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, alfalfa might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that alfalfa decreases blood sugar in diabetic mice. Also, in one case report, a diabetic patient experienced hypoglycemia after consuming alfalfa extract. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, alfalfa might interfere with the activity of contraceptive drugs.
Alfalfa contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, and isoflavonoids, which have estrogenic effects.
Estrogens
Theoretically, alfalfa might interfere with hormone therapy.
Alfalfa contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, and isoflavonoids, which have estrogenic effects.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, alfalfa might decrease the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research and human case reports suggest that alfalfa may have immunostimulant effects.
Photosensitizing Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of alfalfa with photosensitizing drugs might have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that excessive doses of alfalfa may increase photosensitivity, possibly due to its chlorophyll content. It is unclear if this effect would be clinically relevant in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Alfalfa Herb Mint Flavor'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.
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The 32 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.
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