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Dietary supplement

Madder Root Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Madder Root Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and bladder stones, urinary tract complaints, menstrual problems.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Madder 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.

This product contains one active ingredient: madder root glycerite liquid extract, a concentrated plant extract in a glycerin base. Madder has been used traditionally in herbal medicine, though the evidence for its modern use isn't established in our data.

The mint flavor is there to improve taste. Glycerin and mint flavor are inactive ingredients that carry no therapeutic effect.

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 Madder product and its label doesn't state a use — see Madder'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.

We hold no effectiveness data for madder root in our monograph. That means evidence for what it may or may not do hasn't been established in the sources we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Madder

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.

Madder comes with real safety flags. Research has raised concerns about genotoxic compounds and possible cancer risk, so it's best avoided as a supplement.

The most common side effect is red or pink colored urine, saliva, and sweat — harmless discoloration but striking when it happens. There's also a small risk of contact dermatitis if you handle the product directly.

During pregnancy, madder is unsafe. It has traditionally been used to stimulate menstruation and may affect the uterus.

While breastfeeding, it's also unsafe — we don't know enough about safety, and its pigments can pass into breast milk.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Madder

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. However, this product carries significant safety concerns unrelated to drug interactions, so a conversation with your pharmacist or doctor before starting is important.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

The lack of medication interactions doesn't make this product a good choice. The safety profile raises real concerns about genotoxic effects and possible cancer risk.

If you're thinking about taking madder root, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, when it should be avoided entirely.

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 Madder Root Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435226916
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281195
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 Madder 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
064435226916
IngredientAmount% DV
Madder 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

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

Madder Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Madder 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

Madder is a plant whose root has long been used as a red dye and in traditional medicine, mostly for kidney and urinary problems. There is very little...

Madder 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

Madder Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Madder Root Mint Flavor. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Madder 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

Madder Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Madder Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Madder Root Mint Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Madder 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.
Will this turn my urine red?
Yes, madder commonly causes red or pink colored urine, saliva, and sweat. It's harmless discoloration, but it can be striking if you're not expecting it. There's also a small chance it could stain contact lenses, so be cautious if you wear them.
Is madder root safe to take?
No. Research has raised concerns about genotoxic compounds in madder — meaning they may damage DNA — and possible cancer risk, which is why it's best avoided as a supplement. This is separate from any medication interactions.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Madder is unsafe during pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to stimulate menstruation and may affect the uterus. It's also unsafe while breastfeeding because we don't know enough about safety, and its pigments can pass into breast milk.
What is madder root used for?
Madder has been used in traditional herbal medicine, but we don't have established evidence for what it may help with in our data. Its traditional use includes stimulating menstruation, which is one reason it should be avoided during pregnancy.
Can handling the product cause a skin reaction?
Yes, contact dermatitis has been reported when people handle madder directly, including in one case of a woman who worked with it in the garden. Be cautious when touching it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Madder 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

Madder 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 4 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.

Madder 4 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines. 1st ed. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corp., 1999.
  4. Castelain M, Ducombs G. Contact dermatitis from madder. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(3):228-229. PubMed

See these in context on the Madder monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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