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Dietary supplement

Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like acne and eczema, constipation and digestive complaints, liver and gallbladder support (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 78 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Blue Flag Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Blue Flag Root 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

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 has one active ingredient: blue flag root glycerite liquid extract. Blue flag is a plant extract prepared in glycerin, a thick sweet liquid that acts as a solvent and preservative.

The chocolate flavor is added for taste. There are no other active ingredients — just glycerin and flavoring to make it palatable.

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 Blue Flag product and its label doesn't state a use — see Blue Flag'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.

We don't hold effectiveness data for blue flag root in our records, so we can't tell you whether this product actually works for any condition. If you're considering it for a specific health purpose, that's something to discuss with your pharmacist or doctor.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blue Flag

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.

Blue flag can cause nausea and vomiting, especially the fresh root, which irritates the lining of your mouth and throat. The volatile oil in blue flag can also irritate mucous membranes throughout your system and cause headache, eye inflammation, throat irritation, and watery eyes.

Use it cautiously and watch for these symptoms. Blue flag is not safe in pregnancy due to potential toxicity and lack of safety data — the safety data advises against it.

It's also not safe while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough information to know whether it passes into breast milk or how it might affect an infant. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before considering it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blue Flag

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Blue Flag.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 78 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 digoxin (a heart medication), warfarin or another blood thinner, or diuretics (water pills), double-check with your pharmacist before using this product — these are the medications most likely to interact with blue flag root.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Blue flag root has documented interactions with heart medications, blood thinners, and diuretics, so it's not a casual add-on if you take any of those. The product can also cause nausea, vomiting, and headaches.

It's off limits during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If none of those apply to you, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.

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 Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435221607
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281664
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 Blue Flag Root 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
064435221607
IngredientAmount% DV
Blue Flag Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

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.

See for yourself

Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Blue Flag Root 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

Blue Flag is a flowering plant whose root has been used in traditional and herbal medicine for skin and digestive complaints, but there is very little...

Blue Flag Root 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

Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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78Drugs
1 Major 77 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Blue Flag Root 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.

Blue Flag Root Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 78 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, overuse or abuse of this product increases the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Overuse of blue flag might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. There is some concern that people taking blue flag along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Blue flag has stimulant laxative effects. In some people blue flag can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of blue flag.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Blue Flag Root 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

Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Blue Flag Root Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 78 medications, including 1 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Blue Flag Root 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data advises against it for both. Blue flag is not safe during pregnancy because of potential toxicity and lack of safety data. It's also not safe while breastfeeding due to lack of safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about alternatives.
What side effects might I notice?
Nausea and vomiting are the most common. Because blue flag contains a volatile oil, it can also irritate your throat, eyes, and sinuses, and may cause headaches. The fresh root is especially irritating to the mouth and throat lining.
Why do I need to be careful with my heart medication or blood thinner?
Blue flag can be overused and cause problems with digoxin (Lanoxin) dosing, and it acts as a laxative, which can make blood thinners like warfarin work too well and increase bleeding risk. Your doctor needs to know you're taking it.
What about water pills — why is there a concern there?
Diuretics already lower your potassium, and blue flag may make that loss worse, raising the risk of low potassium. Your doctor might need to increase your potassium supplement if you take both.
Is this product proven to work?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for blue flag root, so we can't tell you whether it's clinically proven for any condition. That's worth asking your pharmacist about.

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The Full Monographs Behind Blue Flag Root Chocolate 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

Blue Flag Root 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.

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 3 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.

Blue Flag 3 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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