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Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor 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.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Orris (Iris) Root Mint 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Orris (Iris) Root 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 27, 2026

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 — the rhizome (underground stem) of the iris plant — has traditionally been used to address several concerns including acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, and diabetes.

The extract is delivered in glycerin, a humectant that helps preserve the product, along with mint flavoring.

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 supporting orris root for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, and diabetes is insufficient to rate reliably. The science we have doesn't establish whether this ingredient actually works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether there's a better-studied option for your goal.

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 is mostly used as a fragrance, and medicinal use carries real caution. The fresh root and its juice can cause severe irritation to skin and the lining of your mouth and stomach.

Swallowing it has been tied to abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been documented.

Because safety data for internal use are limited, it's not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the available information isn't enough to know it's safe for the developing baby or nursing infant.

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 this ingredient. That said, clear it with your pharmacist before taking it — especially if you have a sensitive stomach, a history of gastrointestinal problems, or allergies to plants in the iris family.

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 primarily a flavoring agent, and the data on its medicinal use — especially taken by mouth — are sparse and raise some safety concerns. The evidence doesn't support its effectiveness for acne, skin aging, headache, respiratory infections, or diabetes.

If you're drawn to it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about options with stronger evidence. Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid medicinal use altogether.

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 Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227913
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281060
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 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
064435227913
IngredientAmount% DV
Orris Root 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)

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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See for yourself

Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root 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.

Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

No known
interactions
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, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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

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

Does Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Orris (Iris) Root 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 pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know. The safety data advise against medicinal use of orris root during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in either situation.
Will this help with acne, headaches, or skin aging?
The evidence doesn't establish that orris root works for any of these. All of them are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate in our data. If you're looking to address one of these concerns, your pharmacist or doctor can suggest options with stronger science behind them.
What are the side effects of taking orris root?
Taken by mouth, the fresh plant root and juice can cause severe irritation to the mouth and stomach lining, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. On skin, it can cause severe irritation and allergic reactions. Because this product is a glycerite (liquid extract), the processing may change its risk profile — but safety data for internal use overall are limited.
Is orris root the main thing in this product?
Yes — it's the only active ingredient. The product also contains glycerin (a preservative and humectant) and mint flavoring, both inactive ingredients.
Why is orris root mostly a fragrance?
Orris root has been used in perfumes and cosmetics for centuries because of its scent and stability. While traditional use includes medicinal applications, the modern evidence for health benefits is weak, and safety data for taking it by mouth are limited — which is why today it's most common as a fragrance.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Orris

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

Read the full Orris monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Orris (Iris) Root 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.

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 →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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