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Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for asthma and breathing problems, cough and bronchitis, smoking cessation aid.Based on those ingredients, 1,117 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lobelia & Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 2 active ingredients.
  • “Lobelia & Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains two active ingredients: Lobelia Glycerite Liquid Extract and Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract, delivered in a liquid form with mint flavoring. The inactive ingredients are glycerin and mint flavor—standard excipients in a liquid formulation.

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

For lobelia, the evidence shows it's possibly ineffective for smoking cessation. Calamus has been studied for bronchitis, anorexia nervosa, asthma, and cancer, but the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it for any of these uses.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia Calamus

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

Both ingredients carry significant safety concerns and are rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; do not use if you're pregnant or nursing. Lobelia can be toxic, especially at higher doses (600 mg or more of the leaf), and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, throat irritation, dizziness, tremors, and at toxic doses, sweating, fast heart rate, seizures, low body temperature, low blood pressure, coma, and death.

Even doses as low as 50 mg have triggered these side effects in some people. Calamus has limited safety data and contains beta-asarone, a compound the FDA banned from food because it may cause cancer.

Reported adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, intestinal paralysis, and fast heart rate.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lobelia Calamus

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lobelia, Calamus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1,118 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 pharmacist if you take lithium, CNS depressants (sedatives, sleeping pills, opioids), blood pressure medications, MAOIs (older antidepressants), H2-blockers (heartburn drugs), anticholinergic or cholinergic medications, or any drug your liver metabolizes—especially ones processed by CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 enzymes. Most common medications fall into these categories, so a quick conversation is important.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is not recommended for most people because of serious safety and toxicity risks with both ingredients, especially lobelia, and because neither ingredient is well-established for any common use. If you take lithium, blood pressure medications, sleeping pills, antidepressants, or any drug metabolized by the liver, you need to talk with your pharmacist before even considering it.

Pregnant and breastfeeding people should not use it.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients 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 Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435226763
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281278
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 Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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
064435226763
IngredientAmount% DV
Lobelia Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Lobelia & Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--
Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

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

Mint 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.

See for yourself

Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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

Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking...

Lobelia & Calamus 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

Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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1,098 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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.

Lobelia & Calamus Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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

Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lobelia & Calamus Combination Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 1,117 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Both lobelia and calamus are rated likely unsafe during pregnancy and lactation due to toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. Do not use if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and talk with your doctor before considering it if you're planning to become pregnant.
Does lobelia really help you quit smoking?
The evidence shows lobelia is possibly ineffective for smoking cessation. If you're trying to quit, there are better-studied options available—ask your pharmacist what's been proven to work.
What are the side effects I might experience?
Lobelia commonly causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, throat irritation, dizziness, and tremors, even at low doses. At higher doses it can cause fast heart rate, low blood pressure, seizures, and more serious effects. Calamus can cause nausea, vomiting, and intestinal paralysis. Both are toxic at higher amounts.
Is calamus safe to take?
Calamus contains beta-asarone, a compound the FDA banned from food because it may increase cancer risk. The safety data is very limited, and it's rated likely unsafe. It's not a good choice for regular use.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
Calamus inhibits two major liver enzymes (CYP2D6 and CYP3A4) that break down hundreds of different drugs. When those enzymes are blocked, drug levels can build up in your body, raising the risk of side effects. That's why the interaction list is long.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lobelia & Calamus Combination 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.

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The 19 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.

Lobelia 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
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  4. McChargue DE, Collins FL Jr, Cohen LM. Effect of non-nicotinic moist snuff replacement and lobeline on withdrawal symptoms during 48-h smokeless tobacco deprivation. Nicotine Tob Res 2002;4:195-200. PubMed
  5. Stead LF, Hughes JR. Lobeline for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;2:CD000124. PubMed
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Calamus 13 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publ, 1997.
  4. Shoba, F. G. and Thomas, M. Study of antidiarrhoeal activity of four medicinal plants in castor-oil induced diarrhoea. J Ethnopharmacol 2001;76(1):73-76. PubMed
  5. Koo, B. S., Park, K. S., Ha, J. H., Park, J. H., Lim, J. C., and Lee, D. U. Inhibitory effects of the fragrance inhalation of essential oil from Acorus gramineus on central nervous system. Biol Pharm.Bull. 2003;26(7):978-982. PubMed
  6. Oh, M. H., Houghton, P. J., Whang, W. K., and Cho, J. H. Screening of Korean herbal medicines used to improve cognitive function for anti-cholinesterase activity. Phytomedicine 2004;11(6):544-548. PubMed
  7. Panchal, G. M., Venkatakrishna-Bhatt, H., Doctor, R. B., and Vajpayee, S. Pharmacology of Acorus calamus L. Indian J Exp.Biol 1989;27(6):561-567.
  8. Vargas, C. P., Wolf, L. R., Gamm, S. R., and Koontz, K. Getting to the root (Acorus calamus) of the problem. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1998;36(3):259-260.
  9. Pandit S, Mukherjee PK, Ponnusankar S, Venkatesh M, Srikanth N. Metabolism mediated interaction of a-asarone and Acorus calamus with CYP3A4 and CYP2D6. Fitoterapia 2011;82(3):369-74.
  10. Sharma V, Singh I, Chaudhary P. Acorus calamus (The Healing Plant): a review on its medicinal potential, micropropagation and conservation. Nat Prod Res. 2014;28(18):1454-66.
  11. Björnstad K, Helander A, Hultén P, Beck O. Bioanalytical investigation of asarone in connection with Acorus calamus oil intoxications. J Anal Toxicol 2009;33(9):604-9. PubMed
  12. Federal Register. Volume 33, Page 6967. U.S. Government Publishing Office. http://api.fdsys.gov/link?collection=fr&volume=33&page=6967. Accessed May 23, 2018.
  13. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 189 - Substances Prohibited From Use in Human Food. Available at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=259fa8a1284cad42676075c8425c7333&mc=true&node=pt21.3.189&rgn=div5.

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