Red Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Red Root 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
Red Root is a dietary supplement by Herb 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 Herb 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product is a liquid extract of red root (Ceanothus americanus), and it's the only active ingredient. The liquid base contains distilled water, certified organic cane alcohol, and certified organic vegetable glycerin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness data in our records for red root. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the evidence we have on file doesn't establish whether it does for any particular purpose.
If you're curious about what red root is traditionally used for, your pharmacist or a qualified herbalist can walk you through what people have used it for historically.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Red root comes with a caution: little modern safety data exists, so use it cautiously and under professional guidance. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data is too thin to rely on — the facts advise against using it during either time.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any red root product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the red root extract in this product. That said, because modern safety data on red root is sparse, checking with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — particularly if you take prescription medications — is still a smart precaution.
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 herbal extract with no documented drug interactions in our data, but it also has very limited modern safety research behind it. If you're interested in trying it, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medications.
They can help you weigh 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 Feb 25, 2019.
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 Red Root, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090700000332 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 200005 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Red Root by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Red Root root (Ceanothus americanus) extract | 690 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: distilled Water, certified organic Cane Alcohol, certified organic Vegetable Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
General
014
Formula
Ceanothus americanus
Red Root liquid extract
Prepared from the whole root of responsibly wildcrafted Ceanothus americanus plants.
General Statements
Cleanse & Detoxify
Dry herb / menstruum ratio: 1:4
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formulation
Gluten-free
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Red Root by Herb Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Red Root by Herb 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 container42 Amounts shown are per serving.
Red Root root (Ceanothus americanus) extract
No knowninteractions
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...
Red Root root (Ceanothus americanus) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Certified organic Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Red Root by Herb 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Red Root, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
See all Herb Pharm products- Name
- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
Red Root by Herb Pharm: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Red Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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