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Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild fluid retention (diuretic), urinary tract support, digestive health and fiber.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Asparagus Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder 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: asparagus root extract in a 4:1 powder form, meaning the powder is concentrated from four parts raw asparagus. There are no inactive fillers or binders listed.

You're getting asparagus extract and nothing else in the bottle.

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 Asparagus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asparagus'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 asparagus extract isn't established in the data we hold. The monograph rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for acne, cancer, constipation, high blood pressure, intestinal parasites, and kidney stones.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research hasn't been done or published well enough yet to make a claim.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

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.

Asparagus as food is generally well tolerated, but this is a concentrated medicinal extract, and safety data is limited. The main concern is allergic reaction — if you're sensitive to onions, garlic, leeks, or chives (all in the same plant family), you're at higher risk for itchy eyes, runny nose, cough, hives, throat difficulty, breathing trouble, or in rare cases, severe reactions.

One clinical trial of a combination product containing asparagus root and parsley caused constipation, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, dry mouth, and gallbladder issues in up to half the participants, and gout in about 2% — though it's unclear whether asparagus alone was responsible. Pregnancy ratings in our data show both "Likely Safe" and "Possibly Unsafe" — that contradiction means the safety information is conflicting, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this extract if you're pregnant.

Breastfeeding is rated Likely Safe, but with limited data on medicinal doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus

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 — Asparagus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 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.

Before you take this product, check with us if you're on diuretic drugs (like furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide) or lithium. Both carry Moderate interactions with asparagus extract.

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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.

This asparagus extract may be worth considering if you're interested in herbal support, but the evidence for specific uses isn't clear yet. If you take a diuretic or lithium, check with us first — the interaction is real and your doctor may need to adjust your treatment.

Anyone with allergies to garlic, onions, or leeks should be cautious. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any prescription 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 Apr 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 Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435190194
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289344
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
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 Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435190194
IngredientAmount% DV
Asparagus Extract, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 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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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Asparagus Extract, Powder

Interacts with
76 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that is safe and healthy to eat as part of a normal diet. Most of its claimed medicinal benefits, such as use as a...

Asparagus Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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76Drugs
76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder 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.

Asparagus Extract, Powder2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, asparagus root might cause diuresis, reducing lithium clearance.
Animal studies show that asparagus root extracts have diuretic effects. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder 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 this if I have a garlic or onion allergy?
Probably not without caution. Asparagus is in the same plant family as garlic, onions, leeks, and chives, and people allergic to those plants can have reactions to asparagus — ranging from itchy eyes and runny nose to hives, throat trouble, and breathing difficulty. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
Is this extract safe in pregnancy?
The data we hold shows conflicting safety ratings — both "Likely Safe" and "Possibly Unsafe" appear for pregnancy. That means you'll need to talk with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh the options for your situation.
What is this asparagus extract supposed to do?
The research we have doesn't establish that it works reliably for any condition yet. It's been studied for acne, cancer, constipation, high blood pressure, intestinal parasites, and kidney stones, but the evidence isn't strong enough to make a claim.
Can this cause side effects?
The main risk is allergic reaction if you're sensitive to asparagus-family plants. One combination product containing asparagus root caused stomach upset, constipation, and gallbladder complaints in a significant portion of trial participants, though it's unclear if asparagus alone was the culprit.
What's in the powder besides asparagus?
Nothing. There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients — it's 100% asparagus extract powder.

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The Full Monographs Behind Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Asparagus 4:1 Extract Powder'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 14 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.

Asparagus 14 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. 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
  3. Volz T, Berner D, Weigert C, et al. Fixed food eruption caused by asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;116:1390-2. PubMed
  4. Huang X, Kong L. Steroidal saponins from roots of Asparagus officinalis. Steroids 2006;71:171-6. PubMed
  5. Rodriguez R, Jaramillo S, Rodriguez G, et al. Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts from several asparagus cultivars. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:5212-7. PubMed
  6. Rieker J, Ruzicka T, Neumann NJ, Homey B. Protein contact dermatitis to asparagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;113:354-5. PubMed
  7. Tabar AI, Alvarez-Puebla MJ, Gomez B, et al. Diversity of asparagus allergy: clinical and immunological features. Clin Exp Allergy 2004;34:131-6. PubMed
  8. Rademaker M, Yung A. Contact dermatitis to Asparagus officinalis. Australas J Dermatol 2000;41:262-3.
  9. Misico, R. I., Nicotra, V. E., Oberti, J. C., Barboza, G., Gil, R. R., and Burton, G. Withanolides and related steroids. Prog.Chem.Org.Nat.Prod. 2011;94:127-229.
  10. Hausen BM, Wolf C. 1,2,3-Trithiane-5-carboxylic acid, a first contact allergen from Asparagus officinalis (Liliaceae). Am J Contact Dermat 1996;7(1):41-46. PubMed
  11. Escribano MM, Munoz-Bellido FJ, Serrano P, et al. Acute urticaria after ingestion of asparagus. Allergy 1998;53(6):622-623. PubMed
  12. Chrubasik S, Droste C, Black A. Asparagus P(R) cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives. Phytother Res 2009;23:1345-6.
  13. Gaus BM, Scheiba N, Schäkel K. Asparagus-induced fixed food eruptions mimicking cutaneous lupus. Acta Derm Venereol 2014;94:731-2. PubMed
  14. Yanagi T, Shimizu H, Shimizu T. Occupational contact dermatitis caused by asparagus. Contact Dermatitis 2010;63:54. PubMed

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