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Alkanet Root 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Alkanet Root 450 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Alkanet Root 450 mg 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

Alkanet Root 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for wound healing, burns and skin ulcers, natural red dye for foods and cosmetics.Based on those ingredients, 87 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Alkanet. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alkanet Root 450 mg 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.

This product contains one active ingredient: alkanet root at 450 mg per capsule. Alkanet is a plant traditionally used topically for burns and wound healing, though the evidence for either use is insufficient to rate its effectiveness.

The capsule also contains gelatin and water 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 Alkanna product and its label doesn't state a use — see Alkanna'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 we have doesn't establish that alkanet root works reliably for burns or wound healing. Both uses are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning the data we hold doesn't show a clear benefit yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Alkanna

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 what we need you to know: alkanet contains liver-toxic compounds (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) that are the real concern with this product. These can cause serious liver damage, including a condition called veno-occlusive disease, which may show up as belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and liver swelling within days to weeks of chronic use.

The safety data advises against taking alkanet by mouth while pregnant or breastfeeding because of both the alkaloid toxicity and lack of safety information in these groups. Topical use is more traditional, but even applied to skin, these compounds can be absorbed and cause harm.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Alkanna

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 — Alkanna.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 88 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.

Check your medications before starting this product if you take seizure drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), tuberculosis medications (rifampin, rifabutin), or anything else that affects how your liver processes drugs — the interaction is Moderate and could increase the toxicity risk.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

We can't recommend oral alkanet root — the liver-toxicity risk from its natural alkaloids is real and well-documented, the evidence for it working is not established, and it interacts with seizure and tuberculosis medications in a way that could make the toxicity worse. If you're interested in it for a specific reason, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you take any medications.

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 Feb 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 Alkanet Root 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435145279
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 286976
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Alkanet Root 450 mg 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435145279
IngredientAmount% DV
Alkanet450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take 1 capsule, 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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Alkanet Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Alkanet Root 450 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Alkanet Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Alkanet

Interacts with
87 drugs
450 mg per serving

Alkanna is a Mediterranean plant whose red root has long been used as a dye and as a folk skin remedy for wounds and burns. Human evidence for any hea...

Alkanet monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Alkanet Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Alkanet 87

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Alkanet Root 450 mg interact with 87 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Alkanet Root 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Alkanet

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Alkanet Root 450 mg 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.

Alkanet1 drug type · 87 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inducers

Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are substrates of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Theoretically, drugs that induce CYP3A4 might increase the conversion of PAs to toxic metabolites. Some drugs that induce CYP3A4 include carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), rifampin, rifabutin (Mycobutin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Alkanet full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Alkanet Root 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Alkanet Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Alkanet Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Alkanet Root 450 mg has a known interaction with 87 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Alkanet Root 450 mg 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.
What is alkanet actually used for?
Traditionally, alkanet root is used for burns and wound healing, though usually applied to skin rather than swallowed. The evidence for either use isn't strong enough to say it works reliably.
Why is there so much warning about liver toxicity?
Alkanet contains natural compounds called pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are genuinely toxic to the liver. Chronic exposure can lead to a serious condition called veno-occlusive disease, with symptoms like belly pain, vomiting, and liver enlargement.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. There's both the alkaloid toxicity concern and not enough information about what happens during pregnancy or while nursing.
What are the inactive ingredients?
Gelatin and water — pretty minimal beyond those.
Is topical alkanet safer than taking it by mouth?
Topical use is more traditional, but even applied to skin, the liver-toxic alkaloids can be absorbed into your body, so the risk isn't eliminated.

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The Full Monographs Behind Alkanet Root 450 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Alkanna

Interacts with 87 drugs

Alkanna is a Mediterranean plant whose red root has long been used as a dye and as a folk skin remedy for wounds and burns. Human evidence for any health benefit is very limited, and because...

Read the full Alkanna monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Alkanet Root 450 mg'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 6 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.

Alkanna 6 references
  1. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.
  2. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  3. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  4. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed
  5. Gümüs K, Özlü ZK. The effect of a beeswax, olive oil and Alkanna tinctorial (L.) Tausch mixture on burn injuries: An experimental study with a control group. Complement Ther Med. 2017;34:66-73.
  6. Kheiri A, Amini S, Javidan AN, Saghafi MM, Khorasani G. The effects of Alkanna tinctoria Tausch on split-thickness skin graft donor site management: a randomized, blinded placebo-controlled trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017;17(1):253. PubMed

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