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Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint 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 Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint 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

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor 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 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 liquid contains one active ingredient: Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract. The other ingredients — glycerin and mint flavor — are inactive ingredients that help form and flavor the liquid.

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 Sarsaparilla product and its label doesn't state a use — see Sarsaparilla'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 don't have enough reliable evidence to establish whether sarsaparilla works for cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis. The data on hand are insufficient to rate it for these conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sarsaparilla

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.

Sarsaparilla is likely low-risk in the small amounts you'd get from food, but we have limited human safety data for supplement doses like this one. The safety information during pregnancy is not adequate — it's best avoided if you're pregnant.

Similarly, there isn't enough data to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so it should be avoided during lactation. In occupational settings, exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can trigger rhinitis (nasal inflammation) and asthma symptoms.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sarsaparilla

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 — Sarsaparilla.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 2 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on lithium or digoxin (Lanoxin). Both are Moderate-severity interactions tied to sarsaparilla's diuretic properties.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

This product is geared toward people interested in traditional sarsaparilla use, though we lack solid evidence for its advertised benefits. If you're on lithium or digoxin, you'll need to talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — the diuretic effect could affect how your body handles these medications.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Same conversation is worth having before you start.

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 Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227210
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281161
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 Mexican Sarsaparilla 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
064435227210
IngredientAmount% DV
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite 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.

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Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla 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.

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract

Interacts with
2 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root 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.

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract2 drug types · 2 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mexican Sarsaparilla 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

Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 2 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mexican Sarsaparilla 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.
Is sarsaparilla safe during pregnancy?
No — there isn't enough safety information to know either way, so it's best avoided while pregnant. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.
Is sarsaparilla safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know if it's safe during breastfeeding, so it should be avoided. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does this product actually work for cancer, psoriasis, or arthritis?
We don't have reliable evidence to say it does. The data on sarsaparilla for those conditions are insufficient to rate it.
What are the side effects of sarsaparilla?
Human safety data for supplement doses are limited. The main documented concern is that occupational exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can cause rhinitis and asthma symptoms — though that's from inhaling the dust, not taking a liquid extract.
Why does sarsaparilla interact with lithium and digoxin?
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties, meaning it makes you urinate more. This can reduce how your body clears lithium (raising its levels) and cause potassium loss (which makes digoxin toxicity more likely). Both are reasons your doctor may need to adjust your dose if you take either medication.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Sarsaparilla

Interacts with 2 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 and comes mostly from lab studies, so it...

Read the full Sarsaparilla monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mexican Sarsaparilla 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 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
  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. 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. Vandenplas O, Depelchin S, Toussaint G, et al. Occupational asthma caused by sarsaparilla root dust. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;97:1416-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Sarsaparilla 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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