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Chest Congestion Formula Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Chest Congestion Formula 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chest Congestion Formula Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for coughs and colds, sore throat and congestion, digestive upset and gas.Based on those ingredients, 878 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Eucalyptus Powder, Eyebright, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chest Congestion Formula 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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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This formula contains three active ingredients: hyssop powder, eucalyptus powder, and eyebright powder. There are no inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, or capsule materials) on file.

All three are traditional herbs used to address chest congestion and respiratory discomfort, though the evidence supporting their effectiveness in those areas is limited.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: chest congestion and respiratory support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Bronchitis, Common cold, Cough, Influenza, Pharyngitis, Respiratory tract infections — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Eyebright is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Eyebright is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough, Pharyngitis, Rhinosinusitis.
  • Also on file: Hyssop is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections, Cough, Sore throat.

The evidence backing these ingredients is thin. Hyssop, eucalyptus, and eyebright have all been used traditionally for cough, sore throat, and respiratory tract infections, but we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate any of them for those purposes.

If you're considering this product, know that scientific proof of benefit in chest congestion hasn't been established in the data we have.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop Eucalyptus Eyebright

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hyssop is likely low-risk in small amounts (like tea), but the essential oil can be toxic and trigger seizures—avoid it. Hyssop is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus, so it's unsafe in pregnancy and best avoided while breastfeeding.

Eucalyptus powder in diluted form (as in this product) is generally well tolerated, though orally you may experience diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting; topically, burning or redness can occur. Eyebright is likely safe in small amounts as a tea but may cause confusion, headache, nausea, constipation, cough, or nasal congestion.

Eyebright safety hasn't been established in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so avoid it during those times. The eucalyptus oil—not the powder alone—carries a rare serious risk of seizures and neurological depression; stick to the powder form and avoid the concentrated oil.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop Eucalyptus Eyebright

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?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Eyebright, Eucalyptus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 879 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.

Check with your pharmacist if you take diabetes medications (eucalyptus and eyebright may increase low blood sugar risk), any drugs processed by liver enzymes including CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 substrates (eucalyptus may raise their levels), amphetamines, or pentobarbital. No interactions are documented for hyssop alone.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This formula may appeal to someone looking for a traditional herbal approach to chest congestion, but the evidence that it works is limited. If you take diabetes medications, drugs metabolized by your liver, amphetamines, or pentobarbital, check your exact medications before trying this product.

Hyssop should be avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any regular prescriptions.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 21, 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 Chest Congestion Formula Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435120313
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 287904
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 Chest Congestion Formula 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
064435120313
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1000 mg--
Hyssop powder0 NP--
Eucalyptus Powder0 NP--
Eyebright, Powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formula

Eyebright, eucalyptus and hyssop

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 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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Chest Congestion Formula Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chest Congestion Formula Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

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

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

1000 mg per serving
Interaction report

Chest Congestion Formula Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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878Drugs
878 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Eucalyptus Powder 878
Eyebright, Powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chest Congestion Formula Powder interact with 878 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Chest Congestion Formula Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Eucalyptus Powder Eyebright, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chest Congestion Formula Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Eucalyptus Powder7 drug types · 878 drugs

Amphetamines

Theoretically, inhaling eucalyptol may reduce the effectiveness of amphetamines.
Animal research suggests that inhaling eucalyptol may reduce the levels of amphetamines in the blood.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, eucalyptus leaf might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that eucalyptus leaf might have hypoglycemic activity, and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP1A2, although this has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP2C19, although this has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP2C9, although this has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, eucalyptus might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that eucalyptus oil might inhibit CYP3A4, although this has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, inhaling eucalyptol might reduce the effectiveness of pentobarbital.
Animal research suggests that inhaling eucalyptol reduces the level of pentobarbital that reaches the brain.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Eucalyptus Powder full monograph & interactions

Eyebright, Powder1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, eyebright might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that eyebright lowers blood glucose levels.

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

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chest Congestion Formula 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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Chest Congestion Formula Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Chest Congestion Formula Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chest Congestion Formula Powder has a known interaction with 878 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chest Congestion Formula Powder contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 during pregnancy?
No—hyssop is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. Eyebright safety hasn't been established, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options if you're pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Hyssop and eyebright both lack enough safety data, so they're best avoided while breastfeeding. Eucalyptus powder is rated likely safe during lactation, but for a multi-ingredient product like this one, check with your pharmacist.
What side effects might I notice?
You may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or mild burning if you have sensitive skin. Eyebright has been reported to cause confusion, headache, constipation, cough, and nasal congestion. Stop and call your doctor if you develop seizures or severe neurological symptoms.
Does this actually help with chest congestion?
We don't have reliable evidence that it does. All three ingredients—hyssop, eucalyptus, and eyebright—have insufficient evidence to rate for cough, respiratory infection, or sore throat, so we can't say whether this formula will ease your symptoms.
Why does the product have 879 medication interactions if there are only three ingredients?
Eucalyptus may affect how your body processes many different drugs by slowing down liver enzymes—that single ingredient accounts for the broad count. Eyebright and hyssop add a few more. Even one herb can theoretically interact with hundreds of medications if it touches multiple metabolic pathways.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chest Congestion Formula Powder’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Hyssop

Hyssop is a Mediterranean mint-family herb traditionally used for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. The dried herb in tea is genera...

Read the full Hyssop monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Eucalyptus

Interacts with 878 drugs

Eucalyptus is best known for its strong-smelling oil used in vapor rubs, inhalants, and lozenges to ease coughs and congestion. It may provide mild, short-term relief of cold symptoms, but t...

Read the full Eucalyptus monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Eyebright

Interacts with 86 drugs

Eyebright is a traditional herb long used for minor eye irritation, redness, and allergy symptoms, but high-quality human studies are very limited. There is not enough reliable evidence to c...

Read the full Eyebright monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chest Congestion Formula 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 28 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.

Hyssop 1 reference
  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.

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Eucalyptus 23 references
  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 PubMed
  3. De Vincenzi M, Silano M, De Vincenzi A, et al. Constituents of aromatic plants: eucalyptol. Fitoterapia 2002;73:269-75. PubMed
  4. Gray AM, Flatt PR. Antihyperglycemic actions of Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) are associated with pancreatic and extra-pancreatic effects in mice. J Nutr 1998;128:2319-23. PubMed
  5. Whitman BW, Ghazizadeh H. Eucalyptus oil: therapeutic and toxic aspects of pharmacology in humans and animals. J Paediatr Child Health 1994;30:190-1. PubMed
  6. Barker SC and Altman PM. An ex vivo, assessor blind, randomised, parallel group, comparative efficacy trial of the ovicidal activity of three pediculicides after a single application--melaleuca oil and lavender oil, eucalyptus oil and lemon tea tree oil,
  7. Vilaplana, J. and Romaguera, C. Allergic contact dermatitis due to eucalyptol in an anti-inflammatory cream. Contact Dermatitis 2000;43(2):118.
  8. Juergens, U. R. [Reducing the need for cortisone. Does eucalyptus oil work in asthma? (interview by Brigitte Moreano]. MMW.Fortschr Med 3-29-2001;143(13):14.
  9. Tascini, C., Ferranti, S., Gemignani, G., Messina, F., and Menichetti, F. Clinical microbiological case: fever and headache in a heavy consumer of eucalyptus extract. Clin Microbiol.Infect. 2002;8(7):437, 445-437, 446. PubMed
  10. Galdi, E., Perfetti, L., Calcagno, G., Marcotulli, M. C., and Moscato, G. Exacerbation of asthma related to Eucalyptus pollens and to herb infusion containing Eucalyptus. Monaldi Arch.Chest Dis. 2003;59(3):220-221.
  11. Spoerke, D. G., Vandenberg, S. A., Smolinske, S. C., Kulig, K., and Rumack, B. H. Eucalyptus oil: 14 cases of exposure. Vet Hum.Toxicol 1989;31(2):166-168.
  12. Jori, A., Bianchetti, A., Prestini, P. E., and Gerattini, S. Effect of eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) on the metabolism of other drugs in rats and in man. Eur.J Pharmacol 1970;9(3):362-366. PubMed
  13. Tibballs, J. Clinical effects and management of eucalyptus oil ingestion in infants and young children. Med J Aust 8-21-1995;163(4):177-180. PubMed
  14. Webb, N. J. and Pitt, W. R. Eucalyptus oil poisoning in childhood: 41 cases in south-east Queensland. J Paediatr.Child Health 1993;29(5):368-371. PubMed
  15. Gyldenløve M, Menné T, Thyssen JP. Eucalyptus contact allergy. Contact Dermatitis. 2014;71(5):303-304. PubMed
  16. Higgins C, Palmer A, Nixon R. Eucalyptus oil: contact allergy and safety. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;72(5):344-346. PubMed
  17. de Groot AC, Schmidt E. Eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(6):381-386. PubMed
  18. Greive KA, Barnes TM. The efficacy of Australian essential oils for the treatment of head lice infestation in children: A randomised controlled trial. Australas J Dermatol. 2018;59(2):e99-e105. PubMed
  19. Paulsen E, Thormann H, Vestergaard L. Eucalyptus species as a cause of airborne allergic contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2018;78(4):301-303.
  20. Mathew T, John SK, Kamath V, et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Res. 2021;173:106626. PubMed
  21. Dudipala SC, Mandapuram P, Ch LK. Eucalyptus Oil-Induced Seizures in Children: Case Reports and Review of the Literature. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2021;12(1):112-115. PubMed
  22. Panda PK, Sharawat IK, Panda P, Dawman L, Kasinathan A. Clinico-laboratory characteristics and outcome of patients with eucalyptus oil-induced/provoked seizures: A case series and systematic review of the published patients. Trop Doct 2021;51(4):518-522. PubMed
  23. Sai Chandar D, Prashanthi M, Laxman Kumar C, Amith Kumar C. Eucalyptus Oil-Induced Seizures in Children: A Single-Center Prospective Study. Cureus 2021;13(3):e14109. PubMed

See these in context on the Eucalyptus monograph →

Eyebright 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
  3. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  4. Porchezhian, E., Ansari, S. H., and Shreedharan, N. K. Antihyperglycemic activity of Euphrasia officinale leaves. Fitoterapia 2000;71(5):522-526. PubMed

See these in context on the Eyebright monograph →

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