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Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 (Iris) Root Chocolate 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Orris root (from the iris plant) has been used traditionally in herbal practice, though it's most common as a fragrance ingredient.

The extract is delivered in glycerin, a natural sweetener and preservative, with chocolate flavor added for taste.

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 for orris root isn't established in our data. We list insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, and diabetes.

If you're considering it for any of these purposes, the data we hold doesn't show it's proven to work.

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 comes with important cautions. The fresh root can irritate your skin and gut, and safety data for taking it by mouth are limited.

Topically, the fresh plant juice or root can cause severe skin irritation; a case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported. Taken by mouth, the fresh plant juice or root can cause severe irritation to mucous membranes, belly pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information. The facts advise against medicinal use in both situations.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

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 could check. That said, safety data for internal use of orris root are limited, so if you take medications for any ongoing condition, confirm with your pharmacist that this product won't interfere before you begin.

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 Glycerite Liquid Extract is mostly used as a fragrance, and medicinal evidence for it is sparse. If you're interested in it for a specific health purpose, the data we have doesn't support its effectiveness.

Because safety data for internal use are limited and the fresh root can cause irritation, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a sensitive digestive tract.

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 Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227906
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281059
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 Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate 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
064435227906
IngredientAmount% DV
Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate 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)

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.

See for yourself

Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate 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.

0.13 mL 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...

Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor. 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 (Iris) Root Chocolate 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

Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate 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.
What's orris root, and why is it in this product?
Orris root comes from the iris plant and is most commonly used as a fragrance ingredient. It's been used in traditional herbal practice, though modern evidence for its health effects isn't established. This product is a liquid extract in glycerin with chocolate flavor.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information for medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice, especially if you're considering it for a specific reason.
What side effects should I watch for?
The fresh orris root can cause severe irritation to skin and mucous membranes. Taken by mouth, it may cause belly pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. If you experience any of these, stop and contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Does this product actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We list insufficient reliable evidence for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory infections, and diabetes. Before you use it for any health purpose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually shows.
Can I take this with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for orris root. That said, safety data for internal use are limited, so check with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you take medications for any ongoing condition.

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The Full Monographs Behind Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor’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 (Iris) Root Chocolate 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.

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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