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Parasite Support Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Parasite Support Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for loss of appetite, digestive upset, head lice (topical).Based on those ingredients, 198 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Quassia Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Parasite Support 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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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 2 active ingredients: quassia glycerite liquid extract and mugwort glycerite liquid extract, both delivered in liquid form with mint flavoring. Quassia has been traditionally used for various conditions, and mugwort similarly has a long history in herbal practice.

The liquid is also composed of glycerin as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support for intestinal parasites and digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Intestinal parasite infection, Lice, Parasitic infection, Worm infestation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Mugwort is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Intestinal parasite infection (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Quassia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lice.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish how well quassia works for the conditions it's used for — we rate the data on seborrheic dermatitis, lice, and rosacea as insufficient to draw conclusions. For mugwort, the same is true: evidence is insufficient for anxiety, epilepsy, high blood pressure, insomnia, and intestinal parasite infection.

In short, the effectiveness of both ingredients for their traditional uses hasn't been reliably proven in the studies we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Quassia Mugwort

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Quassia can irritate your mouth, throat, and digestive tract, especially in medicinal doses, causing nausea and vomiting. Long-term use has been associated with vision changes and even blindness.

Mugwort can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed, with symptoms ranging from asthma and rash to severe reactions like anaphylaxis. One case report noted mania after consuming a very large amount of mugwort infusion.

Quassia is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding; mugwort is also likely unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Quassia Mugwort

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Quassia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 198 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before starting, check with your pharmacist if you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), diuretics (water pills), digoxin, H2-blockers, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (acid reducers). The most important ones to review are your blood sugar and heart medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take blood sugar medications, water pills, digoxin, or acid-reducing drugs, talk to your pharmacist before using this product — it may affect how those work. Because quassia is associated with digestive upset and rare serious side effects with long-term use, and because mugwort can trigger allergies, this isn't a product to start without guidance.

Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it entirely.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 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 Parasite Support Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435236557
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 283981
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 Parasite Support 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
064435236557
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.13 mL--
Quassia Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Mugwort Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

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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Parasite Support Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Parasite Support Mint Flavor by TerraVita

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 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 Blend

0.13 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Parasite Support Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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198Drugs
162 Moderate 36 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Parasite Support Mint Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Quassia Glycerite Liquid Extract6 drug types · 198 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

In animals, quassia extract reduced levels of fasting glucose. Theoretically, quassia might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use with cardiac medications might increase the risk of therapeutic and adverse effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Overuse of quassia might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss. There is some concern that people taking quassia along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia. Initiation of potassium supplementation or an increase in potassium supplement dose may be necessary for some patients.
Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antacids

Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of antacids.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of H2-blockers. The H2 blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), nizatidine (Axid), and famotidine (Pepcid).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Theoretically, due to reports that quassia increases stomach acid, quassia might decrease the effectiveness of PPIs. PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Parasite Support 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

Parasite Support Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Parasite Support Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Parasite Support Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 198 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Parasite Support Mint Flavor contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 use this if I take diabetes medication?
Not without talking to your pharmacist first. Quassia in this product may lower blood sugar, and combining it with your medication could cause your blood sugar to drop too much. Your doctor would need to monitor your levels closely if you go ahead.
What side effects might I experience from quassia?
In medicinal amounts, quassia can cause nausea, vomiting, and irritation of your mouth and digestive tract. Long-term use is linked to vision changes and, in rare cases, blindness. Using it topically seems to be better tolerated.
Is mugwort safe if I'm allergic to ragweed?
No. Mugwort can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and related plants — symptoms can range from asthma and rash to severe reactions. If you have ragweed allergies, avoid this product.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Both quassia and mugwort are rated likely unsafe during pregnancy, and both should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data. Talk to your doctor about safer options.
Will this affect my acid-reducing medication like omeprazole?
Possibly. Quassia increases stomach acid, which theoretically could make your PPI, H2-blocker, or antacid less effective. Check with your pharmacist about whether you should use them together.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Parasite Support 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.

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The 15 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.

Quassia 8 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Robbers JE, Speedie MK, Tyler VE. Pharmacognosy and Pharmacobiotechnology. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Jensen O, Nielsen AO, Bjerregaard P. Pediculosis capitis treated with quassia tincture. Acta Derm Venereol 1978;58:557-9. DOI
  6. Diehl C, Ferrari A. Efficacy of topical 4% Quassia amara gel in facial seborrheic dermatitis:a randomized, double-blind, comparative study. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(3):312-5.
  7. Ferrari A, Diehl C. Evaluation of the efficacy and tolerance of a topical gel with 4% quassia extract in the treatment of rosacea. J Clin Pharmacol. 2012;52(1):84-8. PubMed
  8. Husain GM, Singh PN, Singh RK, Kumar V. Antidiabetic activity of standardized extract of Quassia amara in nicotinamide-streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Phytother Res. 2011;25(12):1806-12.

See these in context on the Quassia monograph →

Mugwort 7 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Borghesan F, Mistrello G, Amato S, Giuffrida MG, Villalta D, Asero R. Mugwort-fennel-allergy-syndrome associated with sensitization to an allergen homologous to Api g 5. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;45(4):130-7.
  4. Kim SH, Lee SM, Park HW, et al. Chinese bellflower root anaphylaxis: IgE-binding components and cross-reactivity with mugwort and birch. Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):279-82. PubMed
  5. Silva R, Lopes C, Castro E, et al. Anaphylaxis to mango fruit and crossreactivity with Artemisia vulgaris pollen. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2009;19(5):420-2.
  6. Rodrigues-Alves R, Pregal A, Pereira-Santos MC, et al. Anaphylaxis to pine nut: cross-reactivity to Artemisia vulgaris? Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2008;36(2):113-6. PubMed
  7. Di Lorenzo C, Ferretti F, Moro E, et al. Identification and quantification of thujone in a case of poisoning due to repeated ingestion of an infusion of Artemisia vulgaris L. J Food Sci. 2018;83(8):2257-2264.

See these in context on the Mugwort monograph →

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