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Orris (Iris) Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Orris (Iris) Root Powder label
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Powder 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 Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection 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 Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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, in powder form. Orris comes from the iris plant root and has traditionally been used in herbal preparations.

It's most commonly encountered as a fragrance ingredient, but this powder is presented as a medicinal product.

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 is too thin to rate. The product facts show insufficient reliable evidence for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, and diabetes.

We don't have data showing this ingredient works for any specific health purpose, so we can't tell you what to expect.

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.

Here's what you need to know: orris root is mostly used as a fragrance, and safety data for taking it internally are limited. The fresh root can cause serious problems — topically it can trigger severe skin irritation and allergic reactions (one case of contact dermatitis was reported).

Taken by mouth, the fresh root or its juice can cause severe mouth and throat irritation, stomach pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Don't use this product medicinal during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety information to know either way, and the risk isn't worth it when you're 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 for orris root in our data.

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 powder is primarily a fragrance ingredient with very limited evidence for any medicinal use and real potential for irritation if taken internally. If you're thinking about using it for a specific health reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you figure out whether it's right for you and what the real risks are.

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 Jun 22, 2023.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435137038
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 290892
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435137038
IngredientAmount% DV
Orris, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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Orris (Iris) Root Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Orris, Powder

No known
interactions
1000 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...

Orris, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Powder. 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 Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Orris (Iris) Root Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Orris (Iris) Root Powder 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 orris root powder if I'm pregnant?
No. There isn't enough safety information, so medicinal use during pregnancy is not advised. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.
Can I use this if I'm breastfeeding?
No. Safety data are insufficient, so medicinal use while breastfeeding should be avoided. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
What does orris root actually do?
The evidence is too limited to say. The product facts show insufficient reliable evidence for acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory infections, and diabetes — so we can't confirm it works for any of those.
Is orris root safe to swallow?
The fresh root or juice can cause severe mouth irritation, stomach pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea if swallowed. Safety data for internal use are limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it by mouth.
Can it irritate my skin?
Yes. Topically, the fresh root can cause severe skin irritation and allergic reactions — one allergic contact dermatitis case was reported in someone using a facial cream with orris root extract. Test on a small patch first if you apply it to skin.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Orris (Iris) Root Powder’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 Powder'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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