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Poke Root (Pokeweed) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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 Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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

Poke Root (Pokeweed) is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and arthritis, skin conditions, swollen lymph nodes.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 Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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 Sep 3, 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: Poke Root Glycerite Liquid Extract, derived from the pokeweed plant. The inactive ingredient is glycerin, which acts as a preservative and carrier for the extract.

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 Pokeweed product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pokeweed'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.

We hold no effectiveness data for pokeweed in our records. No established benefits are documented in the facts available to us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pokeweed

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.

Pokeweed is toxic and poses serious safety risks. Orally, all parts of the plant can cause nausea, vomiting, cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea, burning in the mouth and throat, bloody vomit, and bloody diarrhea — and in severe cases, low blood pressure (hypotension), rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), weakness, difficulty breathing, convulsions, respiratory failure, and death.

The safety data advises strongly against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, as toxic compounds may harm the baby. Pokeweed is generally regarded as unsafe for oral use, and any potential benefits do not outweigh the risk of toxicity.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pokeweed

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 the ingredients we could check. However, do not let that reassure you: pokeweed itself is toxic and unsafe for oral use.

Before taking this product with any medications, check with your own doctor or 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.

Pokeweed is toxic and has caused serious poisonings. The safety concerns are severe enough that this product is best avoided altogether.

If you're considering it for any reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can discuss your health goals and safer alternatives.

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 Poke Root (Pokeweed), straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064431074112
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279416
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 Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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
064431074112
IngredientAmount% DV
Poke Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2002 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

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

Poke Root (Pokeweed) by TerraVita label

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Poke Root (Pokeweed) label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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.

Poke Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

No known
interactions
0.13 mL per serving

Pokeweed is a wild North American plant that is toxic in most of its raw forms, and there is no reliable evidence that it safely treats any condition....

Poke Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Poke Root (Pokeweed) by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Poke Root (Pokeweed). 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 Poke Root (Pokeweed), 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

Poke Root (Pokeweed) by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Poke Root (Pokeweed) by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Poke Root (Pokeweed). This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Poke Root (Pokeweed) 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.
Is pokeweed safe to take?
No. Pokeweed is toxic and unsafe for oral use. All parts of the plant can cause serious symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, burning in the mouth and throat, bloody vomit, and in severe cases, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, convulsions, and even death.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Pokeweed is unsafe during pregnancy and may harm the baby. Toxic compounds can also pass to an infant through breast milk, so it should be avoided while breastfeeding.
What is pokeweed used for?
We hold no established effectiveness data for pokeweed in our records, so we cannot tell you what it is intended to treat based on the facts available.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Poke Root (Pokeweed)’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Pokeweed

Pokeweed is a wild North American plant that is toxic in most of its raw forms, and there is no reliable evidence that it safely treats any condition. Poisonings have occurred from eating th...

Read the full Pokeweed monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Poke Root (Pokeweed)'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 7 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.

Pokeweed 7 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Furbee B, Wermuth M. Life-threatening plant poisoning. Crit Care Clin 1997;13:849-88. PubMed
  4. Lewis WH, Smith PR. Poke root herbal tea poisoning. JAMA 1979;242:2759-60. DOI
  5. Roberge R, Brader E, Martin ML, et al. The root of evil-pokeweed intoxication. Ann Emerg Med 1986;15:470-3. PubMed
  6. Barker BE, Farnes P, LaMarche PH. Haematological effects of pokeweed. Lancet 1967;1:437.
  7. Kell SO, Rosenberg SA, Conlon TJ, Spyker DA. A peek at poke: mitogenicity and epidemiology. Vet Hum Toxicol 1982;24:36.

See these in context on the Pokeweed 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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