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Birch Bark Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Birch Bark Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and 'flushing' support, joint pain and arthritis, mild fluid retention (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Birch Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Bark Mint 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

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: birch bark glycerite liquid extract. Glycerin and mint flavor are added as inactive ingredients to make it easier to take and improve taste.

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 Birch product and its label doesn't state a use — see Birch'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 birch bark in treating joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), or dandruff is insufficient to rate. We don't have solid data showing it works for these purposes, so we can't recommend it based on proven benefit.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Birch

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.

Birch bark is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts, but caution is warranted — birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and a case of allergic contact dermatitis from birch bark extract has been reported in the medical literature. If you have a birch pollen allergy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

There isn't enough safety data to recommend birch during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the safety data advises against use in both situations. If you're pregnant or nursing, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Birch

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Birch.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 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 a diuretic drug (water pill) for blood pressure, heart failure, or fluid retention, mention this product to your doctor or pharmacist before starting it. Birch may theoretically interfere with diuretic therapy.

No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we checked.

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The bottom line

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

Birch Bark Mint Flavor is a single-ingredient extract that may appeal to people exploring traditional plant remedies, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. The main caution is if you take a diuretic — check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it won't affect your medication.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a birch pollen allergy, talk it over with your healthcare provider before starting.

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 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 Birch Bark Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435131470
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281605
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 Birch Bark Mint 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
064435131470
IngredientAmount% DV
Birch Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Mint flavored

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.

See for yourself

Birch Bark Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Birch Bark Mint 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.

Birch Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid...

Birch Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Birch Bark Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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75 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Birch Bark Mint 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.

Birch Bark Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Birch Bark Mint Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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

Birch Bark Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Birch Bark Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Birch Bark Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Birch Bark Mint 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.
Can I take this if I have a birch pollen allergy?
Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions. If you have a birch pollen allergy or a history of reactions to birch, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product — they can help you decide whether it's safe for you.
Is this safe to use during pregnancy?
No — there isn't enough safety data, so the safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and interested in this product, speak with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
Safety hasn't been established for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. If you're nursing and considering this product, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does birch bark actually work for joint pain or hair loss?
The evidence isn't solid enough to say. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate birch bark for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff, so we can't confirm it works for these purposes.
What are the inactive ingredients in this liquid?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin (which helps deliver the extract) and mint flavor. These are added to make the product easier to take.

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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Bark Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Birch Bark Mint 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.

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 4 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.

Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

See these in context on the Birch monograph →

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