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Dietary supplement

Red Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Red Root is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth/gum irritation, caffeine-free herbal tea, cough and respiratory complaints.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 Red Root by Hawaii Pharm

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 contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Red Root extract. Red Root has been used traditionally, but modern scientific evidence on how it works and what it does is sparse.

The liquid form also contains vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver 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 New Jersey Tea product and its label doesn't state a use — see New Jersey Tea'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 don't hold effectiveness ratings for Red Root in our data, so the evidence for what it may do isn't established in the information we have on file. If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what traditional use suggests against the lack of modern research.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient New Jersey Tea

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Little modern safety data exists for Red Root, so the safety notes advise using it cautiously and under professional guidance. The safety data in pregnancy is not reliable enough to recommend it—it's best avoided if you're pregnant.

Similarly, there isn't enough safety data while breastfeeding, so it should be avoided then too. No adverse effects from trial use are documented in our data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient New Jersey Tea

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 the ingredients we could check. Still, because modern safety data for Red Root is limited, it's worth confirming with your own doctor or pharmacist that adding this product won't affect your specific medications or health situation.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Red Root is a single-ingredient traditional extract with virtually no modern safety research and no documented drug interactions in our database. If you're curious about it, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first—especially given the pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions and the general lack of current safety information.

They can help you decide whether it makes sense for you.

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 Oct 23, 2020.

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 Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 650905466618
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237564
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Red Root by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
650905466618
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Red Root extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Ceanothus americanus)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

See for yourself

Red Root by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Root by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Red Root extract

No known
interactions
970 mg per serving

New Jersey Tea is a North American shrub whose leaves were historically brewed as a caffeine-free tea and used in folk medicine for sore throats and o...

Wildcrafted Red Root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Red Root by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Red Root. 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 Red Root, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Red Root by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Red Root by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Red Root. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Root 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 Red Root if I'm pregnant?
No—there isn't reliable safety data for Red Root in pregnancy, so the safety guidance advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering any supplement during pregnancy.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way, so it's best avoided while breastfeeding. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss safer options with you.
What is Red Root used for?
Red Root has been used traditionally, but we don't have modern effectiveness data on file for it. Your healthcare provider can tell you what traditional uses suggest and whether the research supports those claims.
Does this product have any fillers?
The active ingredient is the Red Root extract itself. The liquid also contains vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, which help preserve and deliver the extract.
Why does the label say 'Little modern safety data exists'?
Red Root isn't widely studied in current medical research, so there's limited information on how safe it is and what side effects might occur. That's why it's important to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Red Root'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 1 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.

New Jersey Tea 1 reference
  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source

See these in context on the New Jersey Tea 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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