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Mullein Flower Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Mullein Flower is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis and respiratory irritation.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mullein Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract . Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mullein Flower 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 product contains one active ingredient: mullein flower as a glycerite liquid extract. Mullein has been used traditionally in herbal medicine, particularly for respiratory complaints.

The extract is prepared in glycerin, which acts as both a preservative and a way to deliver the plant compounds. The only other ingredient listed is glycerin, which serves as the extraction base.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 — see Mullein's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: respiratory health and cough support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Influenza, Pneumonia, chest congestion — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Mullein is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Mullein is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma, Cough, Influenza, Pneumonia.

The evidence for mullein flower's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. For bronchitis, asthma, cough, diarrhea, and migraine headache, the ratings are all insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That means the studies either don't exist, aren't robust enough, or are too small to draw firm conclusions. If you're considering this for one of those uses, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the traditional use and any research you've found elsewhere makes sense for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Mullein

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.

Mullein flower is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though human safety data are limited. A small number of case reports have described skin reactions (dermatitis) after direct contact with the plant or inhalation of plant dust—though one of those patients also reacted to other plants, so individual sensitivity may vary.

Safety data during pregnancy advises against use, and there isn't enough information to consider it safe while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Mullein

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Mullein.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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.

If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs—blood thinners like warfarin, apixaban, or aspirin—check your exact medications with the search tool below before starting this product. The interaction is minor, but it's still worth confirming with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

TerraVita Mullein Flower is a single-ingredient herbal extract with a long traditional history but limited modern research backing its use for cough, bronchitis, asthma, or other conditions. It has a mild blood-thinning effect, so if you take any blood thinner (prescription or over-the-counter), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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 Mullein Flower, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227623
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279579
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 Mullein Flower 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
064435227623
IngredientAmount% DV
Mullein Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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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

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.

See for yourself

Mullein Flower by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mullein Flower 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.

0.13 mL per serving

Mullein is a traditional herbal remedy most often used as a tea or syrup to soothe coughs, sore throats, and respiratory irritation. High-quality huma...

Mullein Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Mullein Flower by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mullein Flower 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.

Mullein Flower Glycerite Liquid Extract 1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot. This is likely due to at least one of the known constituents of muellein, triterpenoid saponins. However, the effects appear to be mild and results have been inconsistent. Extracts from different plant parts have been show to have varying anticoagulant strengths, with water-based ones being more potent than alcohol-based extracts.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence A
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mullein Flower, 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

Mullein Flower by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Mullein Flower by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mullein Flower has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mullein Flower 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 mullein safe to take while I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
Does mullein actually help with cough or bronchitis?
The evidence we hold rates it as insufficient to say either way. Mullein has a long history of traditional use for respiratory issues, but modern studies haven't been robust enough to confirm whether it works. Your doctor can help you weigh whether to try it alongside other options.
What are the side effects?
Mullein flower is generally well tolerated for short-term use. A small number of case reports describe skin reactions (dermatitis) after direct contact with the plant or breathing in plant dust, though human safety data overall are limited.
Can I take this if I'm on aspirin or another blood thinner?
Mullein flower has mild blood-thinning effects that can add to blood thinners you're already taking. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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Sources & How We Checked

Mullein Flower'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 2 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.

Mullein 2 references
  1. Castro AI, Carmona JB, Gonzales FG, Nestar OB. Occupational airborne dermatitis from gordolobo (Verbascum densiflorum). Contact Dermatitis 2006;55(5):301.
  2. Flores Echaiz C, Al Ali A, Cao AQ, Sasseville D. Simultaneous contact dermatitis caused by Asteraceae and Verbascum thapsus. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(5):316-8.

See these in context on the Mullein monograph →

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