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Mexican Tarragon Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Mexican Tarragon is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, appetite stimulation, sleep and mild restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 359 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Mexican Tarragon dried stems and flower liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra

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.

Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra contains one active ingredient: certified organic Mexican Tarragon dried stems and flower liquid extract. The liquid also has menstruum (the liquid used to create the extract) as an inactive ingredient.

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 Tarragon product and its label doesn't state a use — see Tarragon'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 facts we hold don't establish that tarragon is effective for anything. For postoperative nausea and vomiting—the condition we have data on—the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works or doesn't.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tarragon

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.

No adverse effects have been formally reported, though a full safety review hasn't been done. There is a concern that long-term use of estragole, a compound in tarragon, might raise cancer risk—but this has only been shown in animals, not people.

Because this is a concentrated extract rather than food amounts, the facts advise caution. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data rates tarragon as likely unsafe in medicinal or concentrated amounts.

Food amounts are probably fine, but the information is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tarragon

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 — Tarragon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 359 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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel), sedating medications (antihistamines, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, or barbiturates), or an MAOI antidepressant. All are documented as Moderate interactions with tarragon.

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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 may be of interest to people looking for traditional herbal support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you take blood thinners, sedating medications, or an MAOI, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Same conversation is worth having—the safety data aren't robust enough to give a clear answer on your own.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Tarragon, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524725719
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234102
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429524725719
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Mexican Tarragon dried stems and flower liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Origin of plant material: France.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Tagetes lucida

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Tarragon is a flavorful culinary herb that has been used in traditional medicine for digestion, sleep, and other complaints, but solid human evidence...

Certified organic Mexican Tarragon dried stems and flower liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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359 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mexican Tarragon 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.

certified organic Mexican Tarragon dried stems and flower liquid extract3 drug types · 359 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Evidence from in vitro research suggests that tarragon extract inhibits platelet aggregation and adhesion. Theoretically, tarragon might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Evidence from animal research suggests that tarragon essential oil can cause sedation and motor impairment when administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 1 mL/kg. Theoretically, concomitant use of tarragon with CNS depressants, including antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and tricyclic antidepressants, may increase sedative and other adverse effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

In vitro research suggests that tarragon extract inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A and MAO-B enzymes. Theoretically, concomitant use with MAOIs might increase the effects and adverse effects associated with MAOIs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mexican Tarragon, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Mexican Tarragon by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mexican Tarragon has a known interaction with 359 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mexican Tarragon 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 this safe to use while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates this product as likely unsafe in medicinal or concentrated amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Food amounts are probably okay, but information is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
Does tarragon actually work for nausea after surgery?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say either way. The data show insufficient reliable evidence for that use.
What's the concern about estragole?
Estragole is a compound naturally in tarragon. Long-term use of it has raised cancer risk in animal studies, though this hasn't been confirmed in people. That's why concentrated extracts like this one should be used cautiously rather than indefinitely.
Can I use this with my blood thinner?
Lab research suggests tarragon extract may slow blood clotting. Using it alongside a blood thinner or antiplatelet drug (like aspirin or clopidogrel) could raise bleeding risk. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Are there any reported side effects?
No adverse effects have been formally reported, though a complete safety evaluation hasn't been done. The main concern is long-term exposure to estragole, which in animals has suggested cancer risk—but that hasn't been proven in people.

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Sources & How We Checked

Mexican Tarragon'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.

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The 9 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.

Tarragon 9 references
  1. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  2. Yazdanparast, R. and Shahriyary, L. Comparative effects of Artemisia dracunculus, Satureja hortensis and Origanum majorana on inhibition of blood platelet adhesion, aggregation and secretion. Vascul.Pharmacol 2008;48(1):32-37. PubMed
  3. Sayyah, M., Nadjafnia, L., and Kamalinejad, M. Anticonvulsant activity and chemical composition of Artemisia dracunculus L. essential oil. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;94(2-3):283-287. PubMed
  4. Vasil'ev, E. D., Il'nitskaia, S. I., Nikitenko, E. V., and Kaledin, V. I. [Age- and sex-related differences in sensitivity to hepatotoxic action of estragole in mice]. Ross.Fiziol.Zh.Im I.M.Sechenova 2005;91(9):1066-1070.
  5. Shahriyary, L. and Yazdanparast, R. Inhibition of blood platelet adhesion, aggregation and secretion by Artemisia dracunculus leaves extracts. J Ethnopharmacol. 11-1-2007;114(2):194-198. PubMed
  6. Drinkwater, N. R., Miller, E. C., Miller, J. A., and Pitot, H. C. Hepatocarcinogenicity of estragole (1-allyl-4-methoxybenzene) and 1'-hydroxyestragole in the mouse and mutagenicity of 1'-acetoxyestragole in bacteria. J Natl.Cancer Inst. 1976;57(6):1323-
  7. Kaledin, V. I., Pakharukova, M. Y., Pivovarova, E. N., Kropachev, K. Y., Baginskaya, N. V., Vasilieva, E. D., Ilnitskaya, S. I., Nikitenko, E. V., Kobzev, V. F., and Merkulova, T. I. Correlation between hepatocarcinogenic effect of estragole and its infl
  8. de Pradier E. A trial of a mixture of three essential oils in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. International Journal of Aromatherapy 2006;16(1):15-20. DOI
  9. Aydin T, Akincioglu H, Gumustas M, Gulcin I, Kazaz C, Cakir A. Human monoamine oxidase (hMAO) A and hMAO B inhibitors from Artemisia dracunculus L. herniarin and skimmin: human mononamine oxidase A and B inhibitors from A. dracunculus L. Z Naturforsch C J

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