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Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, dry mouth and throat irritation, digestive upset and heartburn.Based on those ingredients, 2,040 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Marshmallow Root 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: Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract, a concentrated liquid made from marshmallow root. The extraction method uses glycerin to pull out the plant's compounds.

The product also includes glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients (binders and flavoring agents that aren't meant to be therapeutic).

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 Marshmallow product and its label doesn't state a use — see Marshmallow'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 rates marshmallow root as having insufficient reliable evidence for the conditions it's used for — including vaginal yeast infections, diarrhea, venous leg ulcers, eczema, and respiratory tract infections. That means studies haven't established whether it works for these purposes; it's not a statement that it doesn't work, only that the data to prove it isn't yet solid enough in our files.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Marshmallow root is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited — we don't have a lot of real-world information about long-term or frequent dosing. During pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety information, so the data advises against use; the same applies during breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow

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 — Marshmallow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; lithium.
  • For scale: 2,041 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.

If you take lithium (a mood stabilizer), check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — marshmallow may raise lithium levels. Also double-check any oral medications you're on, and let your doctor know if you're taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin.

Spacing doses may help, but your healthcare provider should confirm it's safe for your situation.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

This product is a single-ingredient marshmallow root extract, generally well tolerated in the short run but with limited safety data overall. It carries moderate interaction risk with lithium and minor risks with most other oral drugs and certain blood thinners.

Before starting it, run your complete medication list — especially any mood stabilizers, blood thinners, or other oral drugs — past your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435131548
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281167
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 Marshmallow Root 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
064435131548
IngredientAmount% DV
Marshmallow Root 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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Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Marshmallow Root 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.

Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
2,040 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Marshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats,...

Marshmallow Root 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

Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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2,040Drugs
1 Moderate 2,039 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 2,040

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor interact with 2,040 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Marshmallow Root 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.

Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract3 drug types · 2,040 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, due to potential diuretic effects, marshmallow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Marshmallow is thought to have diuretic properties. To avoid lithium toxicity, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when used with marshmallow.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Animal research suggests that marshmallow flower extract has antiplatelet effects. However, the root and leaf of marshmallow, not the flower, are the plant parts most commonly found in dietary supplements. Theoretically, use of marshmallow flower with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs can have additive effects, and might increase the risk for bleeding in some patients.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Oral Drugs

Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Marshmallow contains mucilage which can affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take marshmallow 30-60 minutes after oral medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Marshmallow Root Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Marshmallow Root 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

Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 2,040 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Marshmallow Root 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.
What is marshmallow root, and why is it in this product?
Marshmallow root is the underground part of the marshmallow plant, extracted here as a liquid concentrate in glycerin. Traditionally it's been used for sore throats and digestive complaints, though our data show the evidence for these uses is not yet reliable enough to rate.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation.
Does this product have any side effects?
Our data hold no reported adverse effects from this ingredient. It's generally well tolerated for short-term use, though overall human safety data are limited.
I'm on multiple medications. How do I know if this is safe with all of them?
Marshmallow can interfere with how your body absorbs other oral drugs and may raise lithium levels if you're on a mood stabilizer. Use the medication checker on this page to look up each of your prescriptions, and talk with your pharmacist or doctor before you start.
Should I space this out from my other medications?
Yes — if you're taking oral medications, take this product 30 to 60 minutes after them to avoid interference with absorption. But check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're on lithium, blood thinners, or other critical drugs.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Marshmallow Root Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Marshmallow

Interacts with 2,040 drugs

Marshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and stomach irritation. Evidence for th...

Read the full Marshmallow monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Marshmallow Root 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 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.

Marshmallow 5 references
  1. Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Hage-Sleiman R, Mroueh M, Daher CF. Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of Althaea officinalis flower grown in Lebanon. Pharm Biol 2011;49(3):327-33.

See these in context on the Marshmallow 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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