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Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, digestive support and poor appetite, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 211 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Codonopsis Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Codonopsis Root Mint 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.

Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor is a single-ingredient liquid extract—codonopsis root glycerite. The product also contains glycerin and mint flavor as inactive ingredients 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 Codonopsis product and its label doesn't state a use — see Codonopsis'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.

The evidence for codonopsis in this product isn't established yet. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for asthma, cancer, respiratory infections, indigestion, or high cholesterol—the conditions studied most often.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the quality or amount of human research isn't there yet to say.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Codonopsis

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.

Codonopsis is generally well tolerated in the traditional food-like amounts most people use, though high-quality safety studies are limited. Very large doses—30 to 60 grams—may cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, throat pain, or loss of voice.

Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and skin reactions (urticaria) have been reported, though they're rare; one case involved an 18-year-old who developed anaphylaxis both from first use and on re-exposure. Don't use this product during pregnancy—there isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe.

Breastfeeding safety is also unknown, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Codonopsis

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 — Codonopsis.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 211 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.

Double-check before taking this product if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs)—codonopsis may raise your bleeding risk. Also check if you take abiraterone for cancer or any diabetes medication.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you whether it's safe to combine.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor may appeal to someone interested in traditional respiratory or digestive support, but the human evidence for its effectiveness isn't solid yet. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or abiraterone, this product isn't for you without checking first with your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it unless your healthcare provider says it's okay.

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 Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435223113
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281932
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 Codonopsis Root Mint 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
064435223113
IngredientAmount% DV
Codonopsis Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint 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) Mint 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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Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Codonopsis Root Mint 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

Codonopsis (often called 'dang shen') is a root long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a gentle energy and digestive tonic, frequently as a mild...

Codonopsis Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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211 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Codonopsis Root Mint 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.

Codonopsis Root Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 211 drugs

Abiraterone (Zytiga)

Theoretically, taking codonopsis root with abiraterone might reduce the levels and therapeutic effects of abiraterone.
Animal research in rats shows that intragastric administration of codonopsis root along with abiraterone every 2 days for 2 weeks seems to increase the clearance of abiraterone and reduce the overall exposure and time to maximum concentration. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, codonopsis liquor might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
A small clinical study in adults with coronary heart disease shows that consuming Codonopsis pilosula liquor for 4 weeks inhibits platelet aggregation but does not affect tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) or plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI).

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, codonopsis might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Laboratory and animal research suggest that codonopsis has antidiabetic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Codonopsis Root Mint 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

Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Codonopsis Root Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 211 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Codonopsis Root Mint 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 I'm pregnant?
No, the safety data advise against it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking codonopsis?
Safety while breastfeeding isn't known, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What does codonopsis actually do?
We don't yet have enough reliable human evidence to say whether it works for asthma, cancer, respiratory infections, indigestion, or high cholesterol—the main uses studied. That's why the evidence rating is insufficient.
Can very large doses cause side effects?
Yes. Very large doses of 30 to 60 grams may cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, throat pain, or loss of voice. Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and skin reactions are rare but documented.
Is this product well tolerated?
In traditional food-like amounts, codonopsis is generally well tolerated, though high-quality safety data are limited. Serious side effects are uncommon at normal doses.
Does it interact with a lot of medications?
Yes—these interactions span 211 individual medications across blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and abiraterone. Use the checker on this page to see if any of your medications are affected.

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The Full Monographs Behind Codonopsis Root Mint 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

Codonopsis Root Mint 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 5 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.

Codonopsis 5 references
  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.
  2. Xu, X., Wang, S. R., and Lin, Q. [Clinical and experimental study on codonopsis pilosula oral liquor in treating coronary heart disease with blood stasis]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1995;15(7):398-400.
  3. Hur GY, Choi GS, Park HJ, Ye YM, Park HS. Anaphylactic shock induced by Codonopsis lanceolata, traditional Chinese medicine in a patient with allergic rhinitis. Allergy. 2008;63(10):1406-7.
  4. Zhang ZB, Ip SP, Cho WCS, et al. Herb-drug interactions between androgenic Chinese herbal medicines and androgen receptor antagonist on tumor growth: Studies on two xenograft prostate cancer animal models. Phytother Res. 2021.
  5. Jia W, Bi Q, Jiang S, et al. Hypoglycemic activity of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. in vitro and in vivo and its chemical composition identification by UPLC-Triple-TOF-MS/MS. Food Funct 2022;13(5):2456-2464.

See these in context on the Codonopsis monograph →

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