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Catnip Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid 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 Catnip Chocolate 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: Moderate

Catnip Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sleep and insomnia, anxiety and stress, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Catnip Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Catnip Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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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: catnip glycerite liquid extract. Catnip is a plant-based extract that has traditionally been used for a range of concerns, including anxiety, headache, and digestive issues.

The product also includes glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients to make the liquid drinkable.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: sleep and anxiety support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Insomnia, stress, nervous tension.
  • The closest evidence on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Catnip is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia.

The evidence for catnip isn't well established for any of the conditions it's traditionally used for. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for anxiety, tension headache, upper respiratory tract infection, upset stomach (dyspepsia), gas (flatulence), or absent menstruation (amenorrhea).

If you're considering it for one of these, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the science supports it for your particular need.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Catnip

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 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.

Catnip is generally well tolerated in typical tea-like amounts, though human safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported are headache, malaise, vomiting, and stomachache — especially if you take large amounts.

Catnip should be avoided during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and its safety in pregnancy is not established. We don't have specific data on safety during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Catnip

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 — Catnip.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 248 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 taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any CNS depressants — drugs that make you sleepy or slow down your nervous system, such as sedatives, sleep aids, and certain pain relievers — or if you take lithium. Catnip could boost the effects of sedatives and may raise lithium levels in your blood.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Catnip Chocolate Flavor may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal use, but the science behind it for specific conditions isn't strong. The main caution is if you take CNS depressants like sedatives or pain relievers, or if you take lithium — both need a check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Don't use it during pregnancy. It's worth a conversation with your healthcare provider before adding it to your routine.

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 Catnip Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434285693
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281809
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 Catnip 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
064434285693
IngredientAmount% DV
Catnip 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 2005 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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Catnip Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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Catnip Chocolate Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Catnip 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.

Catnip Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
248 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Catnip is a mint-family herb most often used as a calming tea for sleep, anxiety, and minor digestive upset, but solid human research supporting these...

Catnip 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

Catnip Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Catnip Glycerite Liquid Extract 248

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Catnip Chocolate Flavor interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Catnip 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.

Catnip Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive effects and side effects.
Clinical and animal research shows that catnip has sedative properties.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, catnip might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Catnip is thought to have diuretic properties which might reduce lithium excretion. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Catnip Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Catnip Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
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Catnip Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Catnip Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Catnip Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Catnip 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 pregnant?
No. Catnip may stimulate the uterus and its safety in pregnancy is not established, so it should be avoided. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What are the main side effects?
Catnip is generally well tolerated in normal amounts. The most commonly reported side effects are headache, malaise, vomiting, and stomachache — usually when people take too much.
Does this actually work for anxiety or headaches?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether catnip works for anxiety, tension headaches, or the other conditions it's traditionally used for. If you're considering it for a specific concern, it's worth asking your doctor what the science actually supports.
What's in this besides the active ingredient?
The product contains glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients to make the liquid easier to take. There are no other fillers.
Is this safe to use while breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety information about catnip during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Catnip Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Catnip

Interacts with 248 drugs

Catnip is a mint-family herb most often used as a calming tea for sleep, anxiety, and minor digestive upset, but solid human research supporting these uses is lacking. It is generally consid...

Read the full Catnip monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Catnip 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 7 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.

Catnip 7 references
  1. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Osterhoudt KC, Lee SK, Callahan JM, Henretig FM. Catnip and the alteration of human consciousness. Vet Hum Toxicol 1997;39:373-5.
  5. Sherry, C. J. and Hunter, P. S. The effect of an ethanol extract of catnip (Nepeta cataria) on the behavior of the young chick. Experientia 2-15-1979;35(2):237-238. PubMed
  6. Harney, J. W., Barofsky, I. M., and Leary, J. D. Behavioral and toxicological studies of cyclopentanoid monoterpenes from Nepeta cataria. Lloydia. 1978;41(4):367-374.
  7. Massoco, C. O., Silva, M. R., Gorniak, S. L., Spinosa, M. S., and Bernardi, M. M. Behavioral effects of acute and long-term administration of catnip (Nepeta cataria) in mice. Vet.Hum.Toxicol 1995;37(6):530-533.

See these in context on the Catnip monograph →

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