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Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, colds and flu symptoms, stuffy nose.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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eucalyptus Leaf 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 contains one active ingredient: eucalyptus leaf glycerite liquid extract, which is eucalyptus leaf prepared as a water-based herbal extract. The formula also includes glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients for taste and preservation.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Eucalyptus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Eucalyptus'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 we hold doesn't establish how well eucalyptus leaf works for any of the conditions listed — acne, bronchitis, asthma, burns, and cancer all carry an "Insufficient Reliable Evidence" rating. That means the studies available aren't robust enough to say whether it's effective or not.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Eucalyptus

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.

Eucalyptus is generally well tolerated in small amounts, especially for inhalation or diluted topical use. However, the safety data we hold warns strongly against swallowing undiluted eucalyptus oil — it can be poisonous and cause serious toxicity at doses as low as 1 mL, including nervous system depression, slow breathing, seizures, and in rare cases, death.

This product is a liquid extract, so dilution and dosing matter. For oral use, watch for nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; topically, burning, itching, or redness may occur.

The data also notes a rare case of someone's asthma and allergy symptoms getting worse after consuming eucalyptus, and occupational exposure has caused allergic skin reactions in some people.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Eucalyptus

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 — 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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any medications metabolized by liver enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 substrates) — a broad group including many statins, blood thinners, and psychiatric drugs — diabetes medications, amphetamines, or pentobarbital (Nembutal), as eucalyptus may theoretically alter how these drugs work. The interactions are theoretical and based on lab or animal data, not confirmed in humans, but worth a conversation before you start.

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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.

This product is intended for people interested in eucalyptus's traditional uses, but the strength of evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. Anyone taking medications — especially those processed by the liver or used for blood sugar control — should check their specific drugs before using it, because eucalyptus may theoretically affect how your body handles them.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you, especially if you have asthma, allergies, or seizure history.

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 Nov 22, 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 Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434282210
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280616
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 Eucalyptus Leaf 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
064434282210
IngredientAmount% DV
Eucalyptus Leaf 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

Chocolate flavored Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

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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Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Eucalyptus Leaf 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

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, s...

Eucalyptus Leaf 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

Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Eucalyptus Leaf 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.

Eucalyptus Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract7 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Eucalyptus Leaf 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

Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Eucalyptus Leaf Chocolate Flavor 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?
Eucalyptus Leaf 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.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data we hold rates eucalyptus leaf as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, the product is a liquid extract, not a simple herbal infusion, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the dose and form that's right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
What are the side effects?
Most common side effects from oral use are mild — nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Topically, you might experience burning, itching, redness, or stinging. Serious effects are rare with diluted extracts, but undiluted eucalyptus oil carries a real risk of toxicity, including seizures and nervous system depression, so never take concentrated oil by mouth.
Does eucalyptus actually work for asthma, bronchitis, or coughs?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say. All the respiratory uses listed — asthma, bronchitis — carry an "Insufficient Reliable Evidence" rating, which means the studies available don't prove it helps. Your doctor can suggest treatments with stronger evidence behind them.
What is eucalyptus leaf glycerite liquid extract?
It's eucalyptus leaf prepared as a water-based herbal extract using glycerin as the carrier. Glycerite extracts are gentler on the digestive system than alcohol-based tinctures and dissolve easily in liquid.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking this?
Eucalyptus may theoretically inhibit several liver enzymes that clear many common drugs — statins, blood thinners, antidepressants, and others. Lab and animal research suggest this could happen, but it hasn't been proven in people yet. Your doctor or pharmacist can look at your specific medications and advise you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Eucalyptus Leaf 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

Eucalyptus Leaf 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 23 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.

Eucalyptus 23 references
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