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Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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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
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First and foremost: checking Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free 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.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for loss of appetite, indigestion and bloating, digestive bitter tonic.Based on those ingredients, 452 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gentian Root Extract, Dry, Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry, Elder Berry Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free 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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,156 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 3 active ingredients in a proprietary blend. Gentian root extract and sheep sorrel herb extract are the named actives; the third is elder berry extract, which we cannot verify for interactions.

The liquid is made with glycerin and water as inactive ingredients. All three are plant extracts in dried form, blended together to support mucous membrane health.

The product is alcohol-free, so it relies on glycerin as the base instead.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Mucous membranes support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Bronchitis, Rhinosinusitis, Respiratory congestion, Sinus congestion, Mucous membrane inflammation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elderberry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rhinosinusitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Gentian is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Rhinosinusitis.
  • Also on file: Sorrel is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis, Rhinosinusitis.

The evidence for these ingredients is limited. Gentian root has insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for wound healing, obesity, rhinosinusitis, or gastritis.

Sheep sorrel has insufficient reliable evidence for bronchitis, breast cancer, or rhinosinusitis. Elder berry extract effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist about what evidence exists for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gentian Sorrel Elderberry

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Gentian root is generally well tolerated in small amounts by healthy adults, but it can upset your stomach and isn't well studied at high doses. In one trial combining gentian with turmeric and ginger, some participants experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or bloating — six out of 17 discontinued the regimen because of these effects.

Sheep sorrel is generally safe as a food in normal amounts, but it's high in oxalates; concentrated medicinal doses haven't been proven safe and may pose a kidney risk with large intakes. A case of kidney inflammation was reported in a child who consumed wild sorrel.

It may also trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to weed pollen. Gentian is best avoided during pregnancy, and sorrel should be avoided while breastfeeding in medicinal amounts.

There isn't enough safety data for either during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gentian Sorrel Elderberry

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Elderberry, Gentian, Sorrel.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 452 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.

Double-check blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) with gentian — it can lower your BP further. Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs interact moderately with sorrel.

Fexofenadine (Allegra) and other OATP substrate drugs may become less effective when combined with sorrel.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood pressure medications or blood thinners, check with your pharmacist before starting this — both gentian and sorrel can affect how those drugs work. The same goes if you take fexofenadine or other medications absorbed by OATP transporters.

Generally, talk with us before adding any herbal blend to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.

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 Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7439500438489
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 324399
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
7439500438489
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Extract Blend1156 mg--
Gentian Root Extract, Dry0 NP--
Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry0 NP--
Elder Berry Extract, Dry0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Extraction rate: about 1/3-4 (up to 333 mg of dry raw material per 1 ml of extract).

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Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Extract Blend

1156 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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452Drugs
452 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Gentian Root Extract, Dry 172
Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry 169
Elder Berry Extract, Dry 121

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free interact with 452 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 3 ingredients in Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gentian Root Extract, Dry Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry Elder Berry Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Gentian Root Extract, Dry1 drug type · 172 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro research shows that gentian can cause vasodilation and lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Gentian Root Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions

Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry3 drug types · 169 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, sorrel might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, sorrel has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Fexofenadine (Allegra)

Sorrel might reduce the effectiveness of fexofenadine by reducing its absorption from the gut.
In vitro research shows that an ethanol extract of sorrel inhibits organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1A2 (OATP1A2), which transports fexofenadine from the intestine into cells. In rats, concomitant administration of sorrel extract with fexofenadine reduces oral absorption of fexofenadine and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC).

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Sorrel might reduce the effectiveness of OATP substrates by reducing their absorption from the gut.
In vitro research shows that sorrel inhibits OATP1A2. Theoretically it may inhibit other OATPs. The OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and transport drugs into cells. Inhibition of OATP may reduce the bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Sheep Sorrel Herb Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions

Elder Berry Extract, Dry2 drug types · 121 drugs

Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, elderberry might interfere with immunosuppressant therapy due to its immunostimulant activity.
Elderberry has immunostimulant activity, increasing the production of cytokines, including interleukin and tumor necrosis factor.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pazopanib (Votrient)

Theoretically, elderberry might interact with pazopanib, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
In one case, a 65-year-old patient taking pazopanib for 4 weeks for soft-tissue sarcoma developed severe nausea, loose stools, and elevated alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels and was diagnosed with grade 3 liver injury. The patient reported taking elderberry supplements for 2 years, dose unspecified, and was also taking a multivitamin and a calcium supplement. The patient's symptoms and liver enzyme levels improved upon discontinuation of pazopanib and all supplements. Pazopanib treatment was re-initiated, at a lower dose, with no further evidence of liver injury. It was unclear in this case report if the elderberry supplements were derived from the berry, the flower, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Elder Berry Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 452 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Not without checking first. Gentian root in this product can theoretically lower your blood pressure, which might make your medication work too well and cause dangerously low readings. Talk with your pharmacist before you start — they'll look at your specific drug and dose.
What stomach side effects might I see?
Gentian and sorrel can both upset your stomach. In one trial, some people taking gentian with other herbs experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or bloating — enough that they stopped. Sorrel may also cause an unpleasant aftertaste.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Gentian root should be avoided during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety data. Sorrel may be possibly safe in food amounts, but medicinal doses haven't been proven safe either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you.
What is gentian root supposed to do?
Gentian root is traditionally used to support digestive and mucous membrane health, but the evidence to support these uses is insufficient. We don't have reliable data showing it works for wound healing, obesity, rhinosinusitis, or gastritis.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin?
Sorrel in this product may theoretically add to the blood-thinning effects of warfarin or similar drugs, raising your bleeding risk. Check with your pharmacist before using this product — they'll know your specific medication and dose.
What is sheep sorrel supposed to do?
Sorrel is included to support mucous membranes, but the evidence to support this is insufficient for bronchitis, breast cancer, and rhinosinusitis. We don't have reliable data showing it works for those conditions.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Gentian

Interacts with 172 drugs

Gentian is a very bitter root traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints, often as part of "bitters" before meals. The evidence is mostly traditional and pre...

Read the full Gentian monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Sorrel

Interacts with 169 drugs

Sorrel is a tangy, leafy herb used in cooking and traditional medicine, often for congestion, digestion, and inflammation. Solid human evidence for any health benefit is limited, and its hig...

Read the full Sorrel monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Elderberry

Interacts with 121 drugs

Elderberry is a popular herbal supplement, mainly taken to help with colds and flu. Some small studies suggest it may modestly shorten cold or flu symptoms, but the evidence is limited and n...

Read the full Elderberry monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mucous Membranes Support Alcohol Free'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 19 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.

Gentian 5 references
  1. Neubauer N, Marz RW. Placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, clincal trial with Sinupret sugar coated tablets on the basis of a therapy with antibiotics and decongestant nasal drops in acute sinusitis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:177-81.
  2. Marz RW, Ismail C, Popp MA. Action profile and efficacy of a herbal combination preparation for the treatment of sinusitis. Wien Med Wochenschr 1999;149:202-8.
  3. Uncini Manganelli RE, Chericoni S, Baragatti B. Ethnopharmacobotany in Tuscany: plants used as antihypertensives. Fitoterapia 2000;71:S95-100. PubMed
  4. Baragatti B, Calderone V, Testai L, et al. Vasodilator activity of crude methanolic extract of Gentiana kokiana Perr. et Song. (Gentianaceae). J Ethnopharmacol 2002;79:369-72. PubMed
  5. Sanatani M, Younus J, Stitt L, et al. Tolerability of the combination of ginger (Zingiber officinalis), gentian (Gentiana lutea) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in patients with cancer-associated anorexia. J Complement Integr Med. 2015;12(1):57-60.

See these in context on the Gentian monograph →

Sorrel 8 references
  1. Neubauer N, Marz RW. Placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, clincal trial with Sinupret sugar coated tablets on the basis of a therapy with antibiotics and decongestant nasal drops in acute sinusitis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:177-81.
  2. Marz RW, Ismail C, Popp MA. Action profile and efficacy of a herbal combination preparation for the treatment of sinusitis. Wien Med Wochenschr 1999;149:202-8.
  3. Zick, S. M., Sen, A., Feng, Y., Green, J., Olatunde, S., and Boon, H. Trial of Essiac to ascertain its effect in women with breast cancer (TEA-BC). J Altern Complement Med 2006;12(10):971-980. PubMed
  4. Sanz, P. and Reig, R. Clinical and pathological findings in fatal plant oxalosis. A review. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1992;13(4):342-345. PubMed
  5. Gniazdowska, B., Doroszewska, G., and Doroszewski, W. [Hypersensitivity to weed pollen allergens in the region of Bygdoszcz]. Pneumonol.Alergol.Pol. 1993;61(7-8):367-372.
  6. Selçuk SN, Gülhan B, Düzova A, Teksam Ö. Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis due to large amount of sorrel (Rumex acetosa) intake. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2015;53(5):497. PubMed
  7. Ahn JH, Kim J, Rehman NU, Kim HJ, Ahn MJ, Chung HJ. Effect of Rumex Acetosa Extract, a Herbal Drug, on the Absorption of Fexofenadine. Pharmaceutics. 2020;12(6):E547. PubMed
  8. Jeong D, Irfan M, Lee DH, Hong SB, Oh JW, Rhee MH. Rumex acetosa modulates platelet function and inhibits thrombus formation in rats. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):98. PubMed

See these in context on the Sorrel monograph →

Elderberry 6 references
  1. Barak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines. Eur Cytokine Netw 2001;12:290-6..
  2. Elderberry (Sambucus species). The Poison Plant Patch, Novia Scotia Museum, 2007. Available at: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/poison/?section=species&id=117 (Accessed 16 October 2009).
  3. European elder. Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System. Available at: http://www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/ppack.jump?p_null=all&p_psn=121&p_type=all&p_sci=comm&p_x=px (Accessed 16 October 2009).
  4. Raus K, Pleschka S, Klein P, Schoop R, Fisher P. Effect of an echinacea-based hot drink versus oseltamivir in Influenza treatment: a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, noninferiority clinical trial. . Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015;20;77:6 PubMed
  5. Ramachandran A, Antala D, Pudasainee P, Panginikkod S, Gupta H. A Plausible Association Between the Use of Elderberry and Autoimmune Hepatitis. Cureus 2022;14(4):e24250. PubMed
  6. Agarwal N, Mangla A. Elderberry interaction with pazopanib in a patient with soft-tissue sarcoma: A case report and literature review. Mol Clin Oncol 2024;20(5):36. PubMed

See these in context on the Elderberry monograph →

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