Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mexican Sarsaparilla Root 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
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like psoriasis, joint pain and arthritis, general tonic or 'blood purifier'.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mexican Sarsaparilla Root 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Mexican Sarsaparilla Root, delivered as a glycerite extract — a liquid form made by steeping the root in glycerin. Glycerin is the only other ingredient listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established in our data for what you might take sarsaparilla for. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sarsaparilla at food levels is likely low-risk, but human safety data for supplement doses are limited. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know if it's safe for you or your baby at those times.
Occupational exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can trigger rhinitis and asthma symptoms; if you're sensitive to airborne particles, handle the product with care.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, double-check this product against lithium (used for bipolar disorder or mood stabilization) and digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart rhythm medication. Both carry Moderate interaction risk.
If you take either, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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.
Sarsaparilla isn't well-studied as a supplement for the conditions people often take it for. If you take lithium or digoxin, this product isn't a safe add-on without your doctor's oversight.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any heart or psychiatric medications.
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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
General information
Key facts about Mexican Sarsaparilla Root, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mexican Sarsaparilla Root by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 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.
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Mexican Sarsaparilla Root by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root 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.
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract
Interacts with2 drugs
Sarsaparilla is a traditional root used in teas, tonics, and old-fashioned root beer flavoring. Modern evidence for its health claims is very limited...
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root by TerraVita contains sarsaparilla root extract, which interacts with lithium and digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication.
The most serious concern is with lithium — sarsaparilla may reduce how your kidneys clear lithium, raising its levels in your blood and increasing both its effects and side effects. You might need a dose adjustment.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Digoxin carries a Moderate interaction risk as well. Sarsaparilla is thought to have mild diuretic (water-shedding) properties, which can lower potassium.
When potassium drops, heart medications like digoxin become more likely to cause heart rhythm problems (cardiac toxicity).
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications. If you take either of these drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract
DigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with Mexican Sarsaparilla Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite ExtractDigoxin (lanoxin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Read the full Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract + Digoxin interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Mexican Sarsaparilla Root — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root 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.
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties, which could potentially cause potassium loss. Overuse or misuse of sarsaparilla with cardiac glycoside therapy might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity due to potassium loss.
Lithium
Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these effects, sarsaparilla might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Mexican Sarsaparilla Root, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root by TerraVita: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Mexican Sarsaparilla Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 3 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.
Sarsaparilla 3 references
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Vandenplas O, Depelchin S, Toussaint G, et al. Occupational asthma caused by sarsaparilla root dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;97:1416-8. PubMed
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