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Neem Leaf Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Neem Leaf Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions, dental and gum health, antimicrobial and antiparasitic.Based on those ingredients, 1,013 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Neem Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Neem Leaf 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 product contains one active ingredient: neem leaf glycerite liquid extract. Neem is a tropical tree extract used traditionally for oral health and skin concerns.

The liquid is formulated with glycerin and mint flavor as inactive ingredients for taste and preservation.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Neem's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Neem for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Dental plaque — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Gingivitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Lice — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The research on neem leaf shows it is possibly effective for gingivitis and dental plaque — meaning there's reasonable evidence it helps, though more studies would strengthen the case. It's also possibly effective for head lice.

For acne and tungiasis (a parasitic skin infection), the evidence we have is insufficient to rate whether it works. Keep in mind that most of this data comes from neem applied topically or as a rinse rather than taken by mouth as a liquid extract.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Neem

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.

Neem leaf preparations are generally well tolerated when taken orally in adults, though high-quality safety studies are limited. The main concern with oral use is that neem can cause serious cardiac (heart) and kidney problems in rare cases, and hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) has been reported, especially in people with a specific enzyme deficiency (G6PD deficiency).

Topically, neem is well tolerated and contact dermatitis is the main side effect in sensitive skin. Critically, neem is likely unsafe in pregnancy — it may harm fertility and fetal development — and there isn't enough safety data to recommend it while breastfeeding.

Neem oil given to children by mouth has caused serious adverse effects; liquid leaf extract safety in children is not well established.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Neem

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 — Neem.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,014 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, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any antidiabetes medications (including metformin), as neem can increase the risk of low blood sugar. You should also verify any heart medications, blood thinners, or other drugs that rely on liver enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4) for breakdown, since neem may raise their levels.

Finally, if you take immunosuppressants, confirm that neem won't interfere with their effectiveness.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Neem leaf extract is possibly effective for gum disease and plaque, and it's generally well tolerated when taken by mouth as a liquid. However, it affects how your body metabolizes many medications and can lower blood sugar, so you'll need to check your specific prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — especially if you take diabetes drugs, heart medications, or immunosuppressants.

It's not safe 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 Nov 22, 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 Neem Leaf Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227760
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 281093
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 Neem Leaf 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
064435227760
IngredientAmount% DV
Neem Leaf Glycerite Liquid 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

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Mint Flavored

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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Neem Leaf Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Neem Leaf 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.

Neem Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
1,013 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Neem is a tree from India used for centuries in traditional medicine, especially for skin, dental, and antimicrobial purposes. Some small studies are...

Neem Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Neem Leaf Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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1,013 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Neem Leaf 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.

Neem Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract7 drug types · 1,013 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Neem might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that neem can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, including those already taking metformin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C8 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP2C8 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, neem might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.
Animal research suggests that neem might have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, neem leaf extract might increase the levels and clinical effects of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that neem leaf methanol extract inhibits renal P-glycoprotein transport activity. So far, this reaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Neem Leaf 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

Neem Leaf Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Neem Leaf Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Neem Leaf Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 1,013 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Neem Leaf 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.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Neem is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect fertility and fetal development. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided as well. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using any neem product.
Does this actually help with gum disease?
Yes, the research shows neem is possibly effective for gingivitis and dental plaque, meaning there's reasonable evidence it helps. Most of that evidence comes from neem used as a rinse or applied to the gums rather than swallowed, so check with your dentist about how best to use it for your situation.
What are the side effects of taking neem leaf extract?
When taken by mouth, neem leaf extract is generally well tolerated in adults, though serious adverse effects like heart rhythm problems and kidney damage are rare. The biggest concern is hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), particularly if you have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency — a genetic enzyme deficiency. High-quality safety studies are still limited, so talk with your pharmacist if you have any health concerns before starting.
Why do I need to check my medications before taking this?
Neem inhibits several liver enzymes that break down over 1,000 common medications, which means those drugs could build up in your body and become too strong. It also lowers blood sugar, which is especially important if you take diabetes medication. Your doctor or pharmacist can check your exact prescriptions against this product's effects.
Is this safe for children?
Neem oil taken by mouth has caused serious problems in infants and young children. Safety data for neem leaf liquid extract in children isn't well established, so don't give this to a child without talking to their pediatrician first.

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Sources & How We Checked

Neem Leaf 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.

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The 28 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.

Neem 28 references
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