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Dietary supplement

Orris Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Orris is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fragrance and flavoring (perfumes, gin, cosmetics), traditional remedy for coughs and congestion, skin and breath freshening.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Orris 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.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic Orris dried root liquid extract. Orris root is traditionally used in herbal preparations, though it's most commonly known as a fragrance.

The liquid also includes Menstruum as an inactive ingredient (the liquid carrier that dissolves and preserves the extract).

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 Orris product and its label doesn't state a use — see Orris'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 evidence we hold doesn't establish that Orris root works for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, or diabetes. All of these uses are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning there isn't enough solid clinical data to know whether it actually helps.

If you're thinking about using it for one of these conditions, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Orris

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.

Orris root can cause real irritation. The fresh root or juice can severely irritate your skin and mouth lining if applied topically, and one person developed allergic contact dermatitis from a facial cream containing orris extract.

Taken by mouth, the fresh plant can cause severe mouth irritation, belly pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Because human safety data for internal use are limited, the safety notes advise against medicinal use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Orris

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we don't hold interaction data for Orris root.

Run your medications through the tool on this page to be sure, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Orris root is mainly used as a fragrance ingredient, and hard safety data for taking it as a medicine are thin. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or thinking about using it for a health condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you weigh whether it's a fit for you.

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 Orris, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524630662
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234928
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Orris 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
7429524630662
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Orris dried root liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Morocco.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

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

Non GMO

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

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.

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

Iris germanica

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

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

See for yourself

Orris by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Orris 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

Orris is the dried, aged rhizome of certain iris species, valued mainly for its violet-like scent in perfumes, cosmetics, and flavorings rather than f...

Certified organic Orris dried root liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Orris by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Orris. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Orris, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Orris by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Orris by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Orris. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Orris 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?
The safety data advise against medicinal use of Orris during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in your situation.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against medicinal use of Orris while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What is Orris root used for?
Orris root is mostly known as a fragrance ingredient. It's been used in herbal preparations for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory infections, and diabetes, but the evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for any of these.
What are the side effects of Orris?
Applied to skin, the fresh root or juice can cause severe irritation and allergic reactions. Taken by mouth, it can cause severe mouth irritation, belly pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Human safety data for internal use are limited.
Is this safe to take long-term?
We don't hold long-term safety data for Orris root. Because safety information is limited overall, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it, especially for extended periods.

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The Full Monographs Behind Orris’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Orris'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 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.

Orris 3 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Baudy A, Samaran Q, Dereure O, Raison-Peyron N. Allergic contact dermatitis to Iris germanica root in a "natural" cosmetic. Contact Dermatitis 2021;85(1):111-112.

See these in context on the Orris monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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