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Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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, 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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Check Your Meds Against Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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: blessed thistle glycerite liquid extract, prepared from the blessed thistle plant. The liquid is flavored with strawberry and uses glycerin as a base ingredient.

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 Blessed Thistle product and its label doesn't state a use — see Blessed Thistle'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 blessed thistle's effectiveness for dyspepsia (indigestion or upset stomach) is insufficient to rate it in our data. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research so far hasn't been strong enough to draw firm conclusions.

If you're thinking about using it for this purpose, talk with your pharmacist about whether it makes sense for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle

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.

Blessed thistle is often well tolerated in small amounts, but human safety data are limited. At larger doses — higher than 5 grams per cup of tea — it can cause stomach irritation and vomiting.

Topically, it may cause an allergic skin reaction like dermatitis in people sensitive to the ragweed and daisy family of plants. Blessed thistle is best avoided during pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to affect the uterus and lacks solid safety data.

If you're breastfeeding, the herb has been used traditionally to support milk supply, but its safety hasn't been well studied — check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blessed Thistle

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 — Blessed Thistle.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 36 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 start blessed thistle, double-check with us if you take H2-blockers, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for acid reflux or stomach issues. Blessed thistle may reduce how effectively these medications work.

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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.

Blessed thistle might be worth exploring if you're interested in traditional herbal support for digestion, but the evidence for it isn't strong yet. If you take H2-blockers, antacids, or PPIs for stomach acid, check with us before adding this product — it may reduce how well those medications work.

Always talk with your pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on other 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 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 Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435127640
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281655
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 Strawberry 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
064435127640
IngredientAmount% DV
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry 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) Strawberry 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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Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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.

Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
36 drugs
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 Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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36 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract 36

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor interact with 36 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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 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
Blessed Thistle Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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 Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor has a known interaction with 36 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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 blessed thistle if I'm pregnant?
No, it's best to avoid blessed thistle during pregnancy. It's traditionally thought to affect the uterus, and there isn't enough safety data to know either way for sure. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.
Is blessed thistle safe while breastfeeding?
Blessed thistle has been used traditionally to support milk supply, but safety data are limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to get personalized advice for your situation.
What dose is safe?
Blessed thistle is often well tolerated in small amounts, but doses higher than 5 grams per cup of tea can cause stomach irritation and vomiting. Overall, human safety data are limited, so stick with lower doses and talk with your pharmacist about what's right for you.
Does blessed thistle actually help with indigestion?
The evidence in our data isn't strong enough to rate it one way or the other for indigestion. That doesn't mean it won't help you — it means the research hasn't been solid yet.
Can I use this if I'm allergic to ragweed?
You may want to be careful. Blessed thistle can cause allergic skin reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and related plants like daisies and marigolds. If you have that kind of allergy, talk with your pharmacist before using it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Blessed Thistle Strawberry Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Blessed Thistle

Interacts with 36 drugs

Blessed thistle is a bitter herb traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits are not well proven. It...

Read the full Blessed Thistle monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Blessed Thistle Strawberry 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 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
  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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Blessed Thistle 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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