Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla 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
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla 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 Vanilla 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This liquid contains one active ingredient: Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Glycerite Extract, a concentrated herbal preparation of sarsaparilla root in glycerin. The product also includes glycerin and vanilla flavor as inactive ingredients for taste and preservation.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that sarsaparilla works reliably for cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis — all three conditions show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. If you're considering this product for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor about whether the current research supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sarsaparilla in food amounts is likely low-risk, but human safety data for supplement doses are limited. The main occupational concern is that inhaled sarsaparilla root dust can trigger rhinitis and asthma symptoms, though this applies mainly to workers handling the raw plant.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided. The same applies to breastfeeding — the data just aren't there to know either way.
If you're pregnant or nursing and interested in this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium or digoxin (Lanoxin), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — both interactions are Moderate and can affect your medication's levels or safety. No other drug interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
TerraVita's Mexican Sarsaparilla Root is a one-ingredient herbal liquid whose effectiveness for cancer, psoriasis, or arthritis isn't well established in the data we hold. If you take lithium or a heart medication like digoxin, this product needs a clear-check from your doctor or pharmacist first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? There's not enough safety data — talk with your healthcare provider.
For otherwise healthy people on no medications, moderate use is generally well tolerated, but limited human safety data exist for supplement doses.
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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 Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor 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, Vanilla flavor
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Vanilla 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 Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla 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 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, Vanilla flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor Liquid has documented interactions through its sarsaparilla root extract with two medications: lithium and digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication.
Both interactions are Moderate in severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sarsaparilla is thought to work as a diuretic (a substance that increases urine output). This diuretic effect can reduce how your body clears lithium, potentially raising lithium levels in your blood.
If you take lithium, your dose may need adjustment. Similarly, the diuretic action could trigger potassium loss, which combined with digoxin therapy raises the risk of heart toxicity (irregular heartbeat, heart damage).
If you take digoxin, this is a concern worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist before starting sarsaparilla.
Additionally, we could not check several other ingredients in the product for interactions — the inactive components (glycerin and vanilla flavor) — though these are typically excipients with minimal absorption. Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact drugs, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining this product with any prescription medication.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor 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 Vanilla Flavor — 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 Vanilla Flavor — 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 Vanilla 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 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 Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Mexican Sarsaparilla Root Vanilla Flavor’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 Vanilla 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.
- 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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