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Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for breast engorgement during breastfeeding, joint pain and swelling (topical), digestive and stomach upset.Based on those ingredients, 325 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Red Cabbage Extract, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract 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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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 is a single active ingredient: red cabbage extract in powder form, concentrated at a 4:1 ratio (meaning four pounds of fresh cabbage go into one pound of extract). There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Cabbage's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Cabbage for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Breast engorgement — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Red cabbage extract is possibly effective for breast engorgement. For other uses — including bladder, lung, colorectal, and gastric cancers, and high cholesterol — the evidence we hold isn't established well enough to rate it.

If you're thinking about using this for any of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the current evidence shows and whether it fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cabbage

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.

Whole cabbage as food is well tolerated. However, this is a concentrated supplement, and concentrated or large medicinal amounts haven't been well studied.

When cabbage leaves are applied topically to the skin (chilled on the breast, for example), talk with your provider first. In rare cases, people allergic to other Brassicaceae vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower may have allergic reactions to cabbage, including contact dermatitis or, very rarely, anaphylaxis.

A small clinical study of cabbage leaf wraps applied to the knee found them generally well tolerated, with only one patient reporting temporary itching and burning (later attributed to shingles, not the cabbage).

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cabbage

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 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cabbage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 325 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 taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, antidiabetes drugs, acetaminophen, anti-anxiety medications like oxazepam, or any drug processed by your liver's CYP1A2 enzyme or through glucuronide conjugation. All are at moderate risk of decreased effectiveness due to cabbage's effects on drug metabolism.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement might help with breast engorgement, but the evidence for other uses isn't established. The main thing to watch: it interacts with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, pain relievers, and many other medications by changing how your body clears them.

If you take any regular medications — especially warfarin, diabetes drugs, or acetaminophen — check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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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 Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435196127
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 290620
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract 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
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435196127
IngredientAmount% DV
Red Cabbage Extract, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 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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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract 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 container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Red Cabbage Extract, Powder

Interacts with
325 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Cabbage is a nutritious, low-calorie vegetable that is safe to eat as food and is sometimes applied to the skin as a leaf wrap for breast engorgement...

Red Cabbage Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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325 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder 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.

Red Cabbage Extract, Powder6 drug types · 325 drugs

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Others)

Cabbage might increase clearance and reduce the effects of acetaminophen.
A small clinical study shows that daily consumption of cabbage and Brussels sprout decreases acetaminophen levels by as much as 16%, with some evidence suggesting that this effect is due to increased elimination through glucuronide conjugation.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cabbage might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vivo research suggests that cabbage might have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, cabbage might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Some animal research suggests that cabbage or its constituent indole-3-carbinol might increase drug metabolism and elimination by stimulating CYP1A2 activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, cabbage might increase clearance and decrease the effects of drugs metabolized through glucuronide conjugation.
A small clinical study shows that daily consumption of cabbage and Brussels sprout decreases levels of some drugs metabolized through glucuronide conjugation.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Oxazepam (Serax)

Cabbage might increase clearance and reduce the effects of oxazepam.
A small clinical study shows that daily consumption of cabbage and brussels sprout decreases oxazepam levels by as much as 17%, with some evidence suggesting that this effect is due to increased elimination through glucuronide conjugation.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, cabbage might decrease the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Cabbage contains vitamin K. If consumed in large quantities, cabbage might decrease the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder has a known interaction with 325 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract 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.
Does red cabbage extract actually work for anything?
The evidence we hold shows it's possibly effective for breast engorgement — that's where the data is strongest. For cancers and high cholesterol, the evidence isn't established enough to say. Your best bet is to ask your doctor whether it makes sense for what you're treating.
Is it safe to take this supplement long-term?
Whole cabbage as food is safe, but this is a concentrated extract, and long-term concentrated amounts haven't been well studied. If you're thinking about regular use, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're on other medications.
Can I be allergic to red cabbage extract?
Allergic reactions to cabbage are rare, but if you're allergic to other Brassicaceae vegetables — broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts — you may react to cabbage too. Very rare cases of anaphylaxis have been reported. Stop and seek medical help if you notice hives, swelling, or trouble breathing.
What is a 4:1 extract powder?
A 4:1 ratio means the extract is concentrated — four pounds of fresh cabbage produce one pound of powder. It's stronger per serving than eating whole cabbage, which is why interaction risks are higher and why concentrated amounts haven't been as well studied as the food itself.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Pregnancy safety data for this supplement isn't on file. Whole cabbage as food is fine in pregnancy, but we don't have enough information on concentrated extract. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy.
Is this safe if I'm breastfeeding?
Red cabbage is likely safe during breastfeeding, but as always with concentrated supplements, check with your healthcare provider to be sure it fits your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Red Cabbage 4:1 Extract 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 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.

Cabbage 15 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Pantuck EJ, Pantuck CB, Anderson KE, et al. Effect of brussels sprouts and cabbage on drug conjugation. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1984;35:161-9. PubMed
  3. Roberts KL. A comparison of chilled cabbage leaves and chilled gelpaks in reducing breast engorgement. J Hum Lact 1995;11:17-20. PubMed
  4. Roberts KL, Reiter M, Schuster D. A comparison of chilled and room temperature cabbage leaves in treating breast engorgement. J Hum Lact 1995;11:191-4. PubMed
  5. Roberts KL, Reiter M, Schuster D. Effects of cabbage leaf extract on breast engorgement. J Hum Lact 1998;14:231-6. PubMed
  6. Nikodem VC, Danziger D, Gebka N, et al. Do cabbage leaves prevent breast engorgement? A randomized, controlled study. Birth 1993;20:61-4. PubMed
  7. Balk JL. Indole-3-carbinol for cancer prevention. Altern Med Alert 2000; 3:105-7.
  8. He YH, Friesen MD, Ruch RJ, Schut HA. Indole-3-carbinol as a chemopreventive agent in 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) carcinogenesis: inhibition of PhIP-DNA adduct formation, acceleration of PhIP metabolism, and induction of cytoch
  9. Platel, K. and Srinivasan, K. Plant foods in the management of diabetes mellitus: vegetables as potential hypoglycaemic agents. Nahrung 1997;41(2):68-74. PubMed
  10. Steinkellner, H., Rabot, S., Freywald, C., Nobis, E., Scharf, G., Chabicovsky, M., Knasmuller, S., and Kassie, F. Effects of cruciferous vegetables and their constituents on drug metabolizing enzymes involved in the bioactivation of DNA-reactive dietary c
  11. Dolle S, Hompes S, Lange L, Worm M. Cabbage allergy: a rare cause of food-induced anaphylaxis. Acta Derm Venereol 2013;93(4):485-6. PubMed
  12. Lauche R, Graf N, Cramer H, Al-Abtah J, Dobos G, Saha FJ. Efficacy of cabbage leaf wraps in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. Clin J Pain 2016;32(11):961-71. PubMed
  13. Lim AR, Song JA, Hur MH, Lee MK, Lee MS. Cabbage compression early breast care on breast engorgement in primiparous women after cesarean birth: a controlled trial. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015;8(11):21335-42.
  14. Milanesi N, Gola M. Irritant contact dermatitis caused by Savoy cabbage. Contact Dermatitis 2016;74(1):60-1. PubMed
  15. Saini P, Saini R. Cabbage leaves and breast engorgement. Indian J Public Health 2014;58(4):291-2. PubMed

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