Blessed Thistle Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Blessed Thistle against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Blessed Thistle is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and poor appetite, boosting bile flow, general bitter tonic.Based on those ingredients, 36 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blessed Thistle 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: blessed thistle glycerite liquid extract. It's a concentrated herbal extract preserved in glycerin, a sweet alcohol that acts as both a solvent and preservative.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The data we hold show insufficient reliable evidence to rate blessed thistle for its traditional use in dyspepsia (indigestion). That means we don't have strong trial data backing its effectiveness for that purpose yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Blessed thistle is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited. At higher doses—more than 5 grams per cup of tea—it can cause stomach irritation and vomiting.
Topically, it may cause allergic reactions like dermatitis in people sensitive to plants in the ragweed family (which includes chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and other herbs). The product is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to affect the uterus and safety data are lacking.
For breastfeeding, blessed thistle has been used traditionally to support milk supply, but safety has not been well studied—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take H2-blockers (like famotidine or ranitidine), antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs like omeprazole or pantoprazole) for acid reflux or ulcers, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before adding blessed thistle. Minor interactions are documented with all three drug types.
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.
Blessed Thistle by TerraVita may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional digestive support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you take acid-reducing medications, check your specific drugs before starting.
Pregnant people should avoid it. Talk to your pharmacist before using it, especially if you're breastfeeding or sensitive to ragweed-family plants.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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
General information
Key facts about Blessed Thistle, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Blessed Thistle by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free No flavor
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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Blessed Thistle by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Blessed Thistle 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.
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with36 drugs
Blessed thistle is a bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking,...
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Blessed Thistle by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Blessed Thistle by TerraVita is a single-ingredient liquid extract that interacts with three types of medications that reduce stomach acid.
The most serious documented interactions are Minor in severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Blessed thistle may theoretically decrease how well H2-blockers (acid reducers like famotidine and ranitidine), antacids, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs—stronger acid reducers like omeprazole) work. The concern is based on reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid production, which could work against these medications' effects.
Additionally, if you take any of these acid-reducing drugs, run them through the medication checker on this page before you start. Altogether, these interactions span 36 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Blessed Thistle interact with 36 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Blessed Thistle interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract
PantoprazolePantoloc, Protonix, Protonix IV
How Pantoprazole interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Pantoprazole interactionRabeprazolePariet
How Rabeprazole interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Rabeprazole interactionRabeprazole SodiumAciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle
How Rabeprazole Sodium interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractProton Pump Inhibitors (ppis) Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Rabeprazole Sodium interactionRanitidineRanit, Ranitidine injection, Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 150 EFFER, Zantac 150 GEL +4 more
How Ranitidine interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractH2-blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ranitidine interactionRanitidine Bismuth CitrateTritec
How Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractH2-blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate interactionSodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug)Sodium Bicarbonate
How Sodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug) interacts with Blessed Thistle — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntacids Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
Read the full Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract + Sodium Bicarbonate (otc Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Blessed Thistle 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.
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antacids
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.
H2-Blockers
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Blessed Thistle, from the product label.
TerraVita
See all TerraVita products- Name
- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Blessed Thistle by TerraVita: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Blessed Thistle’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Blessed Thistle'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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.
Blessed Thistle 2 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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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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