Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbs Etc.
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup 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
Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup is a dietary supplement by Herbs Etc. with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, respiratory infections and colds, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 715 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wild Cherry bark extract, Spikenard root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc.
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This syrup contains 6 active ingredients. Osha root extract and Wild Cherry bark extract are traditionally used for throat and respiratory support.
White Pine bark, Spikenard root, Balsam Poplar Bud, and Bloodroot Root extracts round out a proprietary blend designed for throat comfort. The product also contains inactive ingredients — sugar, purified water, glycerine, and alcohol — that give it its liquid form and shelf stability.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for most ingredients in this syrup isn't established in the data we hold. Osha root extract has insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for dyspepsia or other uses.
Bloodroot Root Extract shows possibly effective evidence for dental plaque and gingivitis, though periodontitis evidence is insufficient. The other ingredients lack effectiveness ratings in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
This product carries significant safety cautions. Osha root extract has limited safety data, wild osha can look like poisonous plants, and it's traditionally avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Wild Cherry bark extract contains cyanide-forming compounds — small amounts in commercial products are generally considered okay, but large amounts can cause cyanide toxicity, which can be fatal; long-term use is not recommended. Bloodroot Root Extract is potentially toxic and corrosive; the safety data advises against it for self-treatment.
Orally, bloodroot is generally well tolerated in appropriate short-term doses, but higher doses can cause nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and serious central nervous system effects. Topical contact with fresh bloodroot can cause severe skin damage, scarring, and pain.
All three ingredients carry pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions due to potential toxicity or lack of safety data.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this syrup, double-check any medications you take that are metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 — that's a Moderate-severity interaction with Wild Cherry bark extract. We could not check three other ingredients in the product for interactions, so mention those names (White Pine bark, Spikenard root, Balsam Poplar Bud) to your pharmacist as well.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a traditional throat syrup with limited modern safety and effectiveness data. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it — the ingredients carry cautions during these times.
If you take any medications, especially those processed by the liver, check them against the interaction tool on this page first.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbs Etc. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 8 Fluid Ounce(s); 236 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 320875 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Added Sugars | 3 Gram(s) | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
| Proprietary Extract Blend | 5 mL | -- |
| Osha root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| White Pine bark extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Wild Cherry bark extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Spikenard root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Balsam Poplar Bud Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Bloodroot Root Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Sugar, Water, Purified, Glycerine, Alcohol
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Formulation
Herbal medicine Soothing cough syrup for adults and children Deliciously powerful formula comforts the throat Promotes sinus, throat, bronchiole and lung health
Gluten free
Vegan
Sinuses Throat Bronchioles Lungs Powerful respiratory support Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup is a powerful cough syrup that soothes and comforts throat tissues. This formula promotes sinus, throat, bronchiole and lung health.
No artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, colors or flavors added. No preservatives. Gluten free
Vegan
Manufactured in Santa Fe, NM.
Seals/Symbols
Vegan
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
Osha root, an important ingredient in this herbal medicine, has been used by generations of Southwestern Native Americans and Hispanics to support their respiratory health. We believe Osha root is the must-have herb, which is why we include it in our throat syrup. Our commitment to Osha root goes beyond our belief in its medicinal qualities. Herbs, Etc. works with plant preservationists to ensure the sustainability of this important botanical. Learn more about this ongoing project by visiting Herbs, Etc.'s Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup pages at herbsetc.com.
Soothing cough syrup for adults and children
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Herbal Medicines Made Right We do all of this to bring you herbal medicines made right. Daniel Gagnon Medical Herbalist and President of Herbs, Etc.
General Statements
We apply our company philosophy to Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup, as we do to all of our herbal medicines. That philosophy is to do what's right, which extends to identifying and choosing the right herbs, using the right machines and processes and making the right liquid extracts. We focus solely on providing you with the right active constituent-rich formulations that support your health needs. Each herbal medicine is released only after it goes through rigorous quality control to ensure safety and satisfaction.
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Value size
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 teaspoon every 3 hours. Children 5-12 years of age: Take 1/2 teaspoon every 3 hours. Children 2-5 years of age: Take 1/4 teaspoon every 3 hours.
Precautions
Children younger than 2 years of age: Consult a healthcare provider before using.
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy.
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Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc. label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc.
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container47 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Extract Blend
- › Osha root extract
- › White Pine bark extract
- › Wild Cherry bark extract
- › Spikenard root extract
- › Balsam Poplar Bud Extract
- › Bloodroot Root Extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Sugar, Water, Purified, Glycerine, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc. Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup by Herbs Etc. contains one ingredient with documented drug interactions.
Wild Cherry bark extract may increase levels of drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (cytochrome P450 3A4), a Moderate-severity concern. This is based on lab research; it hasn't been reported in actual patients yet, but it's worth knowing about if you take medications like lovastatin, ketoconazole, or itraconazole.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Additionally, we could not check three other active ingredients in this product — White Pine bark extract, Spikenard root extract, and Balsam Poplar Bud Extract — because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 633 individual medications.
Osha root extract and Bloodroot Root Extract have no interactions documented in our data. That's not a guarantee that interactions don't exist; it means we don't have evidence of them.
Before you start this syrup, run your exact medications through the checker on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup interact with 715 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 6 ingredients in Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wild Cherry bark extract Spikenard root extract
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionSpikenard Root ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
American spikenard is purported to have diaphoretic properties.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
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How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Wild Cherry Bark ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes.
Read the full Wild Cherry Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Wild Cherry bark extract
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes. Theoretically, wild cherry might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. However, so far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and others.
Spikenard root extract
Diuretic Drugs
American spikenard is purported to have diaphoretic properties. Diaphoretic substances can increase sweating and fluid loss from the body, which may enhance the effects of diuretics. This interaction could potentially lead to excessive fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance, especially in individuals taking diuretic medications. Healthcare providers need to monitor patients closely for signs of dehydration or electrolyte disturbances if they are using both Aralia racemosa and diuretic drugs concurrently.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup, from the product label.
Herbs Etc.
- Name
- Herbs, Etc., Inc.
- Street Address
- 1340 Rufina Circle
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87507
- Web Address
- www.herbsetc.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Osha
Osha is a root from a wild mountain plant native to the western United States and Mexico, traditionally used by Native American and Hispanic communities for coughs, colds, and sore throats....
Read the full Osha monograph → Herb & supplement monographWild Cherry
Interacts with 643 drugsWild cherry bark is a traditional cough remedy found in many old-fashioned cough syrups and lozenges, but there is little modern scientific evidence proving it works. The bark, leaves, and s...
Read the full Wild Cherry monograph → Herb & supplement monographAmerican Spikenard
Interacts with 75 drugsAmerican spikenard is a traditional North American herb used mainly as an expectorant and to ease coughs and colds, but there is no reliable human research to confirm it works. If you choose...
Read the full American Spikenard monograph → Herb & supplement monographBloodroot
Bloodroot is a North American plant whose red root sap contains potent alkaloids that are corrosive to skin and tissue. It has a long folk history, but there is no good evidence it safely tr...
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Osha Root Rocky Mountain Throat Syrup'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.
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- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 24 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.
Osha 2 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
Wild Cherry 4 references
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82. PubMed
- Pentore, R., Venneri, A., and Nichelli, P. Accidental choke-cherry poisoning: early symptoms and neurological sequelae of an unusual case of cyanide intoxication. Ital.J Neurol.Sci. 1996;17(3):233-235. PubMed
American Spikenard 1 reference
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
Bloodroot 17 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Tenenbaum, H., Dahan, M., and Soell, M. Effectiveness of a sanguinarine regimen after scaling and root planing. J Periodontol. 1999;70(3):307-311. PubMed
- Eversole, L. R., Eversole, G. M., and Kopcik, J. Sanguinaria-associated oral leukoplakia: comparison with other benign and dysplastic leukoplakic lesions. Oral Surg.Oral Med.Oral Pathol.Oral Radiol.Endod. 2000;89(4):455-464. PubMed
- Allen, C. L., Loudon, J., and Mascarenhas, A. K. Sanguinaria-related leukoplakia: epidemiologic and clinicopathologic features of a recently described entity. Gen.Dent. 2001;49(6):608-614.
- Kopczyk, R. A., Abrams, H., Brown, A. T., Matheny, J. L., and Kaplan, A. L. Clinical and microbiological effects of a sanguinaria-containing mouthrinse and dentifrice with and without fluoride during 6 months of use. J.Periodontol. 1991;62(10):617-622. PubMed
- Harper, D. S., Mueller, L. J., Fine, J. B., Gordon, J., and Laster, L. L. Clinical efficacy of a dentifrice and oral rinse containing sanguinaria extract and zinc chloride during 6 months of use. J.Periodontol. 1990;61(6):352-358. PubMed
- Kuftinec, M. M., Mueller-Joseph, L. J., and Kopczyk, R. A. Sanguinaria toothpaste and oral rinse regimen clinical efficacy in short- and long-term trials. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):31-33.
- Frankos, V. H., Brusick, D. J., Johnson, E. M., Maibach, H. I., Munro, I., Squire, R. A., and Weil, C. S. Safety of Sanguinaria extract as used in commercial toothpaste and oral rinse products. J.Can.Dent.Assoc. 1990;56(7 Suppl):41-47.
- Cullinan, M. P., Powell, R. N., Faddy, M. J., and Seymour, G. J. Efficacy of a dentifrice and oral rinse containing sanguinaria extract in conjunction with initial periodontal therapy. Aust.Dent.J. 1997;42(1):47-51. PubMed
- Affleck, A. G. and Varma, S. A case of do-it-yourself Mohs' surgery using bloodroot obtained from the internet. Br.J Dermatol 2007;157(5):1078-1079. PubMed
- Cienki JJ, Zaret L. An Internet misadventure: bloodroot salve toxicity. J Altern Complement Med. 2010;16(10):1125-7. PubMed
- Hou JL, Brewer JD. Black salve and bloodroot extract in dermatologic conditions. Cutis. 2015;95(6):309-11.
- Schilling LM, Saedi N. Bloodroot paste: what dermatologists and patients need to know. Dermatol Surg 2016;42(10):1223-4. PubMed
- Schlichte MJ, Downing CP, Ramirez-Fort M, Gordon R, Tyring S. Bloodroot associated eschar. Dermatol Online J 2014;20(7). DOI
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