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American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart and cholesterol support, skin moisturizing, menstrual cramps.Based on those ingredients, 2,068 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla 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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid contains 2 active ingredients: American Saffron (safflower) and Slippery Elm, each as a glycerite liquid extract. Glycerite extracts are made by soaking the plant material in glycerin, a natural preservative and sweetener.

The product also contains glycerin and vanilla flavor as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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 hold does not establish that safflower works for unstable angina, coronary heart disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, or diabetic kidney disease — the available studies are not reliable enough to rate it. Slippery elm's effectiveness for cancer, constipation, cough, inflammatory bowel disease, or diarrhea is also not established in our data.

If you're thinking about this product for a specific reason, ask your pharmacist whether there's evidence behind that use.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Slippery Elm

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Safflower oil in food amounts is generally well tolerated, but concentrated flower extracts and high-dose supplements have less safety information. There are at least 7 case reports linking safflower supplements (usually taken for weight loss) to acute liver failure requiring transplant, though the exact doses or how long people took it are unclear.

Slippery elm is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but long-term safety data are limited. Slippery elm pollen and bark extracts can trigger contact dermatitis, hives, or allergic reactions in some people.

For pregnancy, safflower is rated with conflicting evidence (ranging from Likely Safe to Likely Unsafe), and the safety data advises against medicinal amounts during pregnancy since safflower has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable information on either ingredient to know whether they're safe beyond normal food use.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Safflower Slippery Elm

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Safflower, Slippery Elm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 2,069 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 with your pharmacist before using this product if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants) or warfarin — safflower may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take diabetes drugs, since safflower may interfere with blood sugar control.

Because slippery elm may slow the absorption of oral medications in general, space out when you take this product and your other swallowed drugs by at least 2 hours if you can.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product might interest someone looking for a traditional herbal remedy, but because safflower can raise bleeding risk with blood thinners and may affect blood sugar control, and because slippery elm may slow how your body absorbs other oral drugs, you should check your medications with your pharmacist before starting. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435220297
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281894
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 American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor 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
064435220297
IngredientAmount% DV
American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--
American Saffron Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

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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American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla 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.

0.13 mL per serving

Safflower is a thistle-like plant used mainly for its seed oil (a common cooking oil) and its colorful flowers. Safflower oil is a reasonable source o...

American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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2,068Drugs
2,068 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla 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.

American Saffron and Slippery Elm Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 208 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

High doses of safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking safflower oil, approximately 55 grams daily for 2-3 weeks, decreases platelet aggregation. However, taking lower doses of safflower oil, such as 5 grams daily for 4 weeks, does not seem to affect platelet function. In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, safflower oil might alter the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that taking safflower oil 10 grams daily for 3 weeks can increase fasting blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, clinical research in patients with metabolic syndrome with or without impaired glucose tolerance shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 12 weeks reduces fasting glucose levels by around 8 mg/dL. Some clinical research also shows that taking safflower oil 8 grams daily for 16 weeks does not affect fasting glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Warfarin

Theoretically, safflower oil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
In one case report, a 74-year-old male stabilized on warfarin developed urinary tract bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract 20 grams daily for 14 days.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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

American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor has a known interaction with 2,068 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla Flavor 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.
Will this slow down my other medications?
Slippery elm's mucilage may interfere with how your body absorbs orally taken drugs, potentially lowering how much of your medication reaches your bloodstream. If you take other swallowed medications, ask your pharmacist about spacing out the timing.
Is it safe to take with blood thinners?
No. Safflower in this product carries a Moderate interaction with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and warfarin. High doses can increase your bleeding risk, and one documented case showed a patient on warfarin developed bleeding and an elevated INR after taking a safflower extract. Do not use this product if you take blood thinners without checking with your pharmacist first.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
Check with your pharmacist. Safflower may raise fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and could interfere with how your diabetes medication works.
Is safflower safe for weight loss?
At least 7 case reports link safflower supplements taken for weight loss to acute liver failure requiring transplant. The exact doses or duration that caused these cases are unclear, but this is a serious concern. Talk to your doctor before using high-dose safflower for any reason.
Can I use this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data on safflower in pregnancy are conflicting, and medicinal amounts may stimulate the uterus — it's been traditionally used to bring on menstruation. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough information on either safflower or slippery elm to know they're safe beyond normal food use. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I have an allergic reaction to this?
Yes. Slippery elm pollen and bark extracts can cause contact dermatitis, hives, or allergic reactions in some people. If you've had reactions to elm or know you're sensitive to it, avoid this product.

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Sources & How We Checked

American Saffron & Slippery Elm Vanilla 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.

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The 17 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.

Safflower 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Borkman M, Chisholm DJ, Furler SM, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in NIDDM. Diabetes 1989;38:1314-9.. PubMed
  5. Amato, P. and Quercia, R. A. A historical perspective and review of the safety of lipid emulsion in pregnancy. Nutr Clin Pract. 1991;6(5):189-192. PubMed
  6. Demke, D. M., Peters, G. R., Linet, O. I., Metzler, C. M., and Klott, K. A. Effects of a fish oil concentrate in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 1988;70(1-2):73-80. PubMed
  7. Kaji, K., Yoshida, S., Nagata, N., Yamashita, T., Mizukoshi, E., Honda, M., Kojima, Y., and Kaneko, S. An open-label study of administration of EH0202, a health-food additive, to patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Gastroenterol. 2004;39(9):873-878. PubMed
  8. Kwon, J. S., Snook, J. T., Wardlaw, G. M., and Hwang, D. H. Effects of diets high in saturated fatty acids, canola oil, or safflower oil on platelet function, thromboxane B2 formation, and fatty acid composition of platelet phospholipids. Am.J.Clin.Nutr. PubMed
  9. Lloyd-Still, J. D., Simon, S. H., Wessel, H. U., and Gibson, L. E. Negative effects of oral fatty acid supplementation on sweat chloride in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics 1979;64(1):50-52. DOI
  10. Challen, A. D., Branch, W. J., and Cummings, J. H. The effect of aspirin and linoleic acid on platelet aggregation, platelet fatty acid composition and haemostasis in man. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1983;37(3):197-208.
  11. Asp ML, Collene AL, Norris LE, Cole RM, Stout MB, Tang SY, Hsu JC, Belury MA. Time-dependent effects of safflower oil to improve glycemia, inflammation and blood lipids in obese, post-menopausal women with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-masked, cro
  12. Liu Y, Liu S, Shi Y, et al. Effects of safflower injection on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of warfarin in rats. Xenobiotica. 2017 Oct 25:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed
  13. de Ataide EC, Reges Perales S, de Oliveira Peres MA, et al. Acute liver failure induced by Carthamus tinctorius oil: Case reports and literature review. Transplant Proc. 2018;50(2):476-477. PubMed
  14. Ruyvaran M, Zamani A, Mohamadian A, et al. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PubMed

See these in context on the Safflower monograph →

Slippery Elm 3 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Czarnecki D, Nixon R, Bekhor P, and et al. Delayed prolonged contact urticaria from the elm tree. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28:196-197. PubMed

See these in context on the Slippery Elm monograph →

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