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Dietary supplement

Goldenrod Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Goldenrod is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract health, mild bladder or kidney support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Goldenrod 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 is a single-ingredient product: Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract, which is goldenrod herb prepared in a glycerin base for easier swallowing and absorption. The inactive ingredient is glycerin itself, which acts as the liquid carrier and preservative.

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: urinary tract and kidney health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), bladder health, mild diuretic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The evidence for goldenrod doesn't yet support its use for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, urinary tract infections, or dental plaque — the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence for all of these. While the herb has a long folk history, reliable human studies are lacking.

If you're considering this for one of those purposes, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence can and can't tell us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Goldenrod

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.

Goldenrod is often well tolerated in the short term, but human safety data are limited. Allergic reactions are possible — the most common reported is allergic contact dermatitis (a skin rash) in sensitive individuals.

In rare cases, inhaling goldenrod dust or pollen has triggered allergic responses affecting the nose, eyes, and airways. There is not enough safety information to use this during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Goldenrod

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 — Goldenrod.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 75 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 diuretic drugs (water pills) — goldenrod may increase both their effects and side effects. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

Goldenrod Glycerite is generally well tolerated short-term, but it may strengthen the effects of water pills — a moderate interaction worth checking before you start. The evidence doesn't yet confirm it works for prostate, kidney stone, urinary, or dental issues.

If you take a diuretic or have a history of allergies (especially to plants in the daisy family), run this past your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 Goldenrod, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435131395
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280158
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 Goldenrod 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
064435131395
IngredientAmount% DV
Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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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)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

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.

See for yourself

Goldenrod by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Goldenrod 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.

Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Goldenrod is a flowering plant traditionally used as an herbal diuretic and for urinary tract health. Human evidence is limited, and while it is gener...

Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Goldenrod by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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75Drugs
75 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Goldenrod 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.

Goldenrod Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, goldenrod might increase the effects and adverse effects of diuretic drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that goldenrod has diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Goldenrod, 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

Goldenrod by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Goldenrod by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Goldenrod has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Goldenrod 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.
Will this help with my urinary tract infection or enlarged prostate?
The data we have doesn't establish that goldenrod works reliably for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, or dental plaque. While it's been used traditionally for urinary health, larger, better human studies are needed. Talk with your doctor about proven treatments for your condition.
Can I take this if I'm on a water pill for my heart or blood pressure?
You'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Goldenrod may amplify the effects of diuretic drugs, which could mean your water pill works too strongly or causes more side effects. They can help you decide if it's safe to use together or if you need to adjust your timing.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. Allergic reactions are the main risk — skin rash from direct contact, or rarely, nasal, eye, or breathing symptoms from inhaling goldenrod dust, especially if you're sensitive to daisy-family plants. If you have a history of plant allergies, mention it to your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data for pregnancy or breastfeeding. It's best avoided in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing to discuss safer options.
How long can I take this safely?
Human safety data are limited. We know it's often well tolerated short-term, but there isn't good information on long-term use. If you're thinking of taking it for more than a few weeks, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Sources & How We Checked

Goldenrod'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 6 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.

Goldenrod 6 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
  3. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Sloderbach, A., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of flavonoid fractions of Solidago virgaurea L on diuresis and levels of electrolytes]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1991;48(5-6):35-37.
  4. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Bobkiewicz-Kozlowska, T., Tkaczyk, J., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of leiocarposide on experimental urinary calculi in rats]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1988;45(2):181-186.
  5. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Further studies on the diuretic effect of leiocarposide]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1986;43(5):499-503.
  6. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Senczuk, M., Wasik-Olejnik, A., Skrzypczak, L., Budzianowski, J., and Ellnain-Wojtaszek, M. [Diuretic effect of the glycoside from a plant of the Solidago L. genus]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1985;42(2):199-204.

See these in context on the Goldenrod monograph →

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