Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol 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
Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin growths, moles, and warts (topical), dental plaque and gum health, sore throat and cough (traditional).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb
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
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: bloodroot, dried. It's delivered in a liquid form with alcohol and filtered water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Bloodroot is possibly effective for dental plaque and gingivitis. For irritable bowel syndrome and periodontitis, the evidence is insufficient to rate it.
The data we hold doesn't establish bloodroot's effectiveness for any other uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bloodroot is potentially toxic and corrosive, and the safety data advises against self-treatment with it. When taken by mouth in appropriate doses for the short term, it's generally well tolerated — but nausea, vomiting, and central nervous system depression (drowsiness or sedation) have been reported.
Higher doses carry risk of serious effects including low blood pressure (hypotension), shock, and coma. Long-term use of bloodroot toothpaste or mouthwash has been linked to white patches in the mouth, mouth sores, impaired taste, and staining of your tongue, teeth, and fillings.
Topical application is particularly risky: it can burn and corrode skin, cause severe pain, and leave permanent scarring. During pregnancy, bloodroot is likely unsafe due to potential toxicity and unknown safety.
While breastfeeding, it's possibly unsafe because of lack of safety data and potential toxicity. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you before you start.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, that does not mean bloodroot is safe to combine with your medications — it means we hold no documented interaction data.
Your doctor or pharmacist can assess whether bloodroot is appropriate for you alongside your specific prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Bloodroot may help with dental plaque and gingivitis, but it carries real toxicity risks — especially if you use it long-term or apply it to skin. It's not recommended for self-treatment, and it's off the table during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before taking this, particularly if you're considering it for anything other than short-term, limited use.
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 Aug 22, 2024.
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 Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Eclectic Herb |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 023363389513 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 316748 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodroot, Dried | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Filtered
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
Immune Support
Gluten Free Non GMO Soy Free
US Grown
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Herbal Extract
100% Kosher
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Shake well; mix 1 full dropper in water; take 3 times daily.
Storage
Store upright.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children. Consult your health care advisor about herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.
Consult your health care advisor about herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.
Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases.
General Statements
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Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Full Dropper(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Bloodroot, Dried
No knowninteractions
Bloodroot is a North American plant whose red root sap contains potent alkaloids that are corrosive to skin and tissue. It has a long folk history, bu...
Bloodroot, Dried monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Filtered. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol, from the product label.
Eclectic Herb
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- Eclectic Herb
- Street Address
- 755 NE 6th St.
- City
- Gresham
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97030
- Phone Number
- 503-668-4120
- Web Address
- eclecticherb.com
Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Bloodroot Grain-Free Alcohol'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 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.
Bloodroot 14 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- 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.
- Eversole, L. R., Eversole, G. M., and Kopcik, J. Sanguinaria-associated oral leukoplakia: comparison with other benign and dysplastic leukoplakic lesions. Oral Surg.Oral Med.Oral Pathol.Oral Radiol.Endod. 2000;89(4):455-464. PubMed
- Allen, C. L., Loudon, J., and Mascarenhas, A. K. Sanguinaria-related leukoplakia: epidemiologic and clinicopathologic features of a recently described entity. Gen.Dent. 2001;49(6):608-614.
- Kuftinec, M. M., Mueller-Joseph, L. J., and Kopczyk, R. A. Sanguinaria toothpaste and oral rinse regimen clinical efficacy in short- and long-term trials. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):31-33.
- Frankos, V. H., Brusick, D. J., Johnson, E. M., Maibach, H. I., Munro, I., Squire, R. A., and Weil, C. S. Safety of Sanguinaria extract as used in commercial toothpaste and oral rinse products. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):41-47.
- Cullinan, M. P., Powell, R. N., Faddy, M. J., and Seymour, G. J. Efficacy of a dentifrice and oral rinse containing sanguinaria extract in conjunction with initial periodontal therapy. Aust.Dent.J. 1997;42(1):47-51. PubMed
- Affleck, A. G. and Varma, S. A case of do-it-yourself Mohs' surgery using bloodroot obtained from the internet. Br.J Dermatol 2007;157(5):1078-1079. PubMed
- Cienki JJ, Zaret L. An Internet misadventure: bloodroot salve toxicity. J Altern Complement Med. 2010;16(10):1125-7. PubMed
- Hou JL, Brewer JD. Black salve and bloodroot extract in dermatologic conditions. Cutis. 2015;95(6):309-11.
- Schilling LM, Saedi N. Bloodroot paste: what dermatologists and patients need to know. Dermatol Surg 2016;42(10):1223-4. PubMed
- Schlichte MJ, Downing CP, Ramirez-Fort M, Gordon R, Tyring S. Bloodroot associated eschar. Dermatol Online J 2014;20(7). DOI
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