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Dietary supplement

Allspice Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Allspice is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and gas, muscle and joint pain (topical), toothache and oral discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Allspice dried fruit liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Allspice 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.

Herbal Terra Allspice contains one active ingredient: certified organic allspice dried fruit liquid extract. Allspice is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant, and this product delivers it as a liquid extract.

The only other ingredient is menstruum, which is a carrier liquid used to extract and preserve the allspice.

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 Allspice product and its label doesn't state a use — see Allspice'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 effectiveness data we hold for allspice is not established—no evidence ratings are listed in our records for this ingredient. If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Allspice

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.

Food amounts of allspice are generally well tolerated. This product is a concentrated extract, however, and the safety data for medicinal or concentrated doses is limited.

A case report documents an allergic reaction in a sensitive person—including lip swelling, hives, vomiting, and difficulty breathing—that responded to an antihistamine; skin testing confirmed an allspice sensitivity. Allspice is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

Because this is a concentrated extract rather than a food amount, it's worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Allspice

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 — Allspice.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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.

If you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs—blood thinners, warfarin, apixaban, aspirin, clopidogrel, or similar medications—check your exact prescriptions with the search tool on this page before starting Herbal Terra Allspice. The compound eugenol in allspice has antiplatelet activity, so combining them might increase bleeding 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.

Herbal Terra Allspice may appeal to someone looking for a traditional culinary ingredient in extract form, but the effectiveness data isn't established in our records. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product—the eugenol content theoretically raises bleeding risk, though human cases haven't been reported.

Anyone with a known allspice or related-spice sensitivity should avoid it.

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 Allspice, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523861890
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 233817
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Allspice 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
7429523861890
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Allspice dried fruit liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Mexico.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

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

Non GMO

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

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.

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

Pimenta dioica

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

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

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Allspice by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Allspice 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.

970 mg per serving

Allspice is a popular cooking spice from a Caribbean evergreen tree that has long been used in folk medicine for digestion, pain, and infections. Ther...

Certified organic Allspice dried fruit liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Allspice by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Allspice 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 Allspice dried fruit liquid extract1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, combining allspice with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug might increase the risk of bleeding.
Eugenol, a constituent of allspice, is reported to have antiplatelet activity. However, this interaction has yet not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Allspice, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
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Allspice by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Allspice by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Allspice has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Allspice 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.
Is it safe to use allspice extract if I have a spice allergy?
A documented case describes a severe allergic reaction—including lip swelling, difficulty breathing, and hives—in someone with a sensitivity to allspice. If you have a known allergy to allspice or related spices, avoid this product. If you're unsure about your sensitivity, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying it.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Allspice is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Because this is a concentrated extract rather than a food amount, though, it's wise to confirm with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it fits your individual situation.
What does this allspice extract actually do?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for allspice extract. If you're using it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you understand what research supports that use.
Is a liquid extract safer than allspice powder or essential oil?
All concentrated forms of allspice—including this liquid extract, powders, and essential oils—lack strong safety data. Food amounts are generally fine, but medicinal doses of any form should be used cautiously and discussed with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What's menstruum in the ingredient list?
Menstruum is the liquid carrier used to extract and preserve the allspice in this product. It's an inactive ingredient, not an active therapeutic component.

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Sources & How We Checked

Allspice'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.

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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.

Allspice 5 references
  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from spices. Contact Dermatitis 1996;35:157-62. PubMed
  3. Chen SJ, Wang MH, Chen IJ. Antiplatelet and calcium inhibitory properties of eugenol and sodium eugenol acetate. Gen Pharmacol 1996;27:629-33. PubMed
  4. Niinimaki, A. Delayed-type allergy to spices. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(1):34-40. PubMed
  5. Regula P, Edelman D, Ferastraoaru D, Ramesh M, Hudes G. Severe allergic reaction to allspice, a hidden food allergen. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022;129(2):241-2. PubMed

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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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