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Dietary supplement

Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry 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 Strawberry 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 (also called iris) root is traditionally used for flavoring and fragrance, and in this formula it's delivered as a glycerite — a liquid extract made with glycerin as the base.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin and strawberry flavor.

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 any health purpose — acne, aging skin, headache, respiratory tract infections, or diabetes — is insufficient to rate. We don't have reliable data showing whether this ingredient actually works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether there's better-studied support for what you're after.

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 safety data for internal use are limited. The fresh plant juice or root can cause severe irritation to skin and the lining of your mouth and gut, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea if swallowed.

Topically, it has triggered allergic contact dermatitis in at least one case. Because safety information is not adequate, this product should be avoided 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 orris root. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — just that we have no monograph linking it to specific medications.

Check your exact medications in the tool on this page to be sure, or ask your pharmacist.

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 best known as a fragrance ingredient, and internal medicinal use of it isn't well studied in humans. If you're drawn to it for a specific health goal, the evidence isn't there yet to back that up.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have sensitive skin.

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

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435227883
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280248
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 Strawberry 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
064435227883
IngredientAmount% DV
Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry 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 Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry 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, Strawberry flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry 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 Strawberry 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 Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry 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?
No — the safety data aren't there. Avoid medicinal use of orris root during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you and your baby.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information. Avoid medicinal use of orris root while breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what alternatives might work better for you.
Will this help my acne or aging skin?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. We have insufficient reliable data on whether orris root actually works for acne, aging skin, or any other health purpose listed here. Your doctor or pharmacist can point you toward ingredients that do have solid research behind them.
What are the side effects?
The fresh root and plant juice can cause serious irritation — topically (on skin) and internally if swallowed. If you take it by mouth, you might experience abdominal pain, vomiting, or bloody diarrhea. Skin contact can trigger severe irritation or allergic rash in sensitive people.
Is this product safe to use on my skin?
Be cautious. The fresh orris root can irritate skin and mucosal tissue. At least one case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported. If you have sensitive or atopic skin, test a small amount first or skip it and talk with your pharmacist about gentler options.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry 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 Strawberry 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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