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Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor 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, 417 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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.
  • “Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek 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 product has 2 active ingredients: blessed thistle and fenugreek, each supplied as a glycerite liquid extract. Both are traditional herbal remedies prepared in glycerin.

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

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sexual dysfunction — rated "Possibly Effective" (Fenugreek) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Fenugreek) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Sexual arousal — rated "Possibly Effective" (Fenugreek) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Dysmenorrhea — rated "Possibly Effective" (Fenugreek) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for these ingredients is mixed. Fenugreek shows possibly effective evidence for sexual dysfunction, sexual arousal, dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), and type 2 diabetes.

Blessed thistle is used traditionally for digestive upset (dyspepsia), but the data we hold rates the evidence as insufficient to say whether it actually works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle Fenugreek

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.

Blessed thistle is often well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited. Large doses can cause nausea or vomiting, especially above 5 grams per cup of tea.

It can also trigger allergic reactions (dermatitis) in people sensitive to the ragweed family of plants. Fenugreek is generally well tolerated in food amounts; supplement doses may cause abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, or nausea.

Rare but serious allergic reactions — including throat swelling, breathing trouble, and shock — have been reported. Skin reactions and asthma have occurred with topical use or powder inhalation.

Fenugreek used during pregnancy or right before delivery may cause an unusual maple-syrup-like body odor in the newborn, though this appears temporary. Both ingredients are rated likely unsafe in pregnancy; blessed thistle lacks safety data and is traditionally thought to affect the uterus.

Fenugreek is possibly safe for breastfeeding and is used traditionally to support milk supply, but evidence is limited — discuss with your provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle Fenugreek

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 — Blessed Thistle, Fenugreek.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 417 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 your medications if you take blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel, or other anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs) — fenugreek is a Moderate concern. Also double-check if you use diabetes medications, metoprolol or other blood pressure drugs, phenytoin for seizures, sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, theophylline for asthma, or H2-blockers, antacids, or PPIs for acid reflux.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is mainly for people interested in fenugreek's traditional uses for sexual function or blood sugar support, and blessed thistle's traditional digestive role. If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, heart medications, or seizure medications, talk to your pharmacist before starting — fenugreek has moderate interactions with several of these.

Avoid use if pregnant. If you're breastfeeding or have any allergies to ragweed or related plants, check with your doctor 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 Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435221508
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281651
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 Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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
064435221508
IngredientAmount% DV
Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Fenugreek Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate 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) Chocolate 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.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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

Blessed thistle is a bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking,...

Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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417Drugs
224 Moderate 193 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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.

Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Theoretically, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs.
There are reports that blessed thistle increases stomach acid.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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

Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 417 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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 while I'm pregnant?
No. Both blessed thistle and fenugreek are rated likely unsafe in pregnancy. Blessed thistle is traditionally thought to affect the uterus and lacks safety data; fenugreek may cause an unusual body odor in a newborn if taken near delivery. Talk to your doctor before use.
Is this safe for breastfeeding?
Fenugreek is possibly safe and is used traditionally to boost milk supply, but evidence is limited and you should check with your doctor or lactation consultant first. We don't have safety data on file for blessed thistle during breastfeeding.
Does blessed thistle actually help digestion?
Blessed thistle is used traditionally for digestive upset, but the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say it works. If you have ongoing digestion problems, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
What's the difference between the blend and the individual ingredients?
This product contains both blessed thistle and fenugreek together in one formula. We list interactions for each ingredient separately because that's the data we have — the blend itself hasn't been tested for interactions.
Can fenugreek help with sexual function?
Fenugreek shows possibly effective evidence for sexual dysfunction and sexual arousal. But if you're taking sildenafil (Viagra) or similar drugs, fenugreek may reduce their effectiveness, so talk to your pharmacist first.
What are the common side effects?
Fenugreek may cause bloating, gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea. Blessed thistle in large doses can cause nausea or vomiting. Allergic reactions are rare but possible, especially if you're sensitive to ragweed or related plants.

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Blessed Thistle & Fenugreek Chocolate 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 32 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
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