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Carqueja Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

First and foremost: checking Carqueja Powder 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: Moderate

Carqueja Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, liver and gallbladder support, blood sugar control.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Carqueja, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

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.

Carqueja Powder is a single-ingredient product — it contains carqueja herb in powder form. No inactive fillers or other ingredients are listed.

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 Carqueja product and its label doesn't state a use — see Carqueja'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 carqueja in our records, so I can't tell you what the scientific evidence says it does or doesn't do. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what's known.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Carqueja

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Carqueja has limited human safety data, so caution is warranted — discuss it with a healthcare professional before you start. The herb is traditionally avoided in pregnancy because of possible effects on the uterus; the safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

There's no reliable safety information for breastfeeding either, so avoid it while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Carqueja

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Carqueja.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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 any antidiabetes medication — insulin, metformin, glimepiride, glyburide, or any other blood-sugar-lowering drug — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Carqueja may lower blood glucose levels and could increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with these drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Carqueja Powder is a single-herb supplement with a documented interaction with diabetes medications. If you take insulin or any blood-sugar-lowering drug, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications based on traditional use and lack of safety data. The limited human safety evidence means caution across the board.

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 Jun 22, 2023.

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 Carqueja Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435195038
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 290119
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435195038
IngredientAmount% DV
Carqueja, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Carqueja Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Carqueja, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Carqueja is a South American herb traditionally used as a bitter tea for digestion, liver complaints, and blood sugar. Human evidence is very limited,...

Carqueja, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Carqueja, Powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Carqueja Powder interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Carqueja Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Carqueja, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Carqueja Powder 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.

Carqueja, Powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, carqueja might lower blood glucose levels and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carqueja, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Carqueja Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Carqueja Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Carqueja Powder has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Carqueja Powder 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.
Is carqueja safe during pregnancy?
No. Carqueja is traditionally avoided in pregnancy because of possible effects on the uterus. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I use carqueja if I'm breastfeeding?
No. There's no reliable safety information for carqueja during breastfeeding, so avoid it while nursing. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
I take metformin for diabetes. Is it safe to use carqueja?
Not without checking first. Carqueja may lower blood sugar and could have an additive effect with metformin, raising the risk of low blood sugar. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can monitor your blood glucose levels and help you decide whether it's right for you.
What is carqueja used for?
We don't hold effectiveness data for carqueja, so I can't tell you what the evidence says it's meant to do. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you understand its traditional or claimed uses.
Does carqueja powder have any fillers or additives?
No. This product contains carqueja powder only — no inactive ingredients are listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Carqueja Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Carqueja

Interacts with 86 drugs

Carqueja is a South American herb traditionally used as a bitter tea for digestion, liver complaints, and blood sugar. Human evidence is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. Be...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Carqueja Powder'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.

Carqueja 2 references
  1. Coelho MG, Reis PA, Gava VB, et al. Anti-arthritic effect and subacute toxicological evaluation of Baccharis genistelloides aqueous extract. Toxicol Lett 2004;154:69-80. PubMed
  2. Oliveira AC, Endringer DC, Amorim LA, et al. Effect of the extracts and fractions of Baccharis trimera and Syzygium cumini on glycaemia of diabetic and non-diabetic mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;102:465-9. PubMed

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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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