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Dietary supplement

Arrowroot Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Arrowroot is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) symptoms, digestive upset.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Arrowroot 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.

This product contains one active ingredient: arrowroot root extract, powdered. Arrowroot is a starch derived from the arrowroot plant's root and has a long history as a food ingredient.

The liquid form also includes alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.

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 Arrowroot product and its label doesn't state a use — see Arrowroot'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 arrowroot in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data showing whether it works for that condition. If IBS relief is why you're considering this, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Arrowroot

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.

Arrowroot starch is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. However, there isn't enough data on concentrated or medicinal use, so use caution with this product.

In one clinical trial, medicinal doses were reported to cause dyspepsia (indigestion), constipation, and dark stools. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, arrowroot is rated possibly safe, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Arrowroot

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the tool on this page before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Arrowroot is a familiar food ingredient, and this extract is generally well tolerated. The main concern is that we don't have strong evidence it works for IBS, and medicinal amounts haven't been well studied.

If you're interested in it, your pharmacist can help you weigh the unknowns.

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 Jan 23, 2025.

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 Arrowroot, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004767952
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 324760
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Arrowroot 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004767952
IngredientAmount% DV
Arrowroot Root Extract, Powdered983 mg--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

Organic alcohol

No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Maranta arundinacea

Organic alcohol

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Organic raw material.

See for yourself

Arrowroot by Herbal Terra label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Arrowroot 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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arrowroot Root Extract, Powdered

No known
interactions
983 mg per serving Form: Maranta arundinacea Root Extract, Powdered

Arrowroot is a starch made from the roots of Maranta arundinacea and is mainly used as a gentle, easy-to-digest thickening agent in food. Some people...

Arrowroot Root Extract, Powdered monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Arrowroot by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Arrowroot. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Arrowroot by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Arrowroot by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Arrowroot. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Arrowroot 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 Arrowroot if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Arrowroot is rated possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, but there isn't a lot of data on medicinal use. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Does Arrowroot actually work for IBS?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. We don't have reliable data showing it helps IBS, so if that's your reason for taking it, ask your doctor about options with better evidence behind them.
What side effects might I notice?
Arrowroot starch from food is well tolerated. In one clinical trial using medicinal amounts, some people reported indigestion, constipation, and dark stools — but we don't have a lot of data on side effects at higher doses.
Is arrowroot really just a food ingredient?
Yes — arrowroot starch is common in cooking and baking. This product is a concentrated extract, so we know less about how safe it is in medicinal amounts compared to food doses.

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The Full Monographs Behind Arrowroot’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Arrowroot'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 2 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.

Arrowroot 2 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. Cooke, C., Carr, I., Abrams, K., and Mayberry, J. Arrowroot as a treatment for diarrhoea in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a pilot study. Arq Gastroenterol. 2000;37(1):20-24. PubMed

See these in context on the Arrowroot 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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