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Dietary supplement

Red Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 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
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 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.

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.

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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700000332
IngredientAmount% DV
Red Root root (Ceanothus americanus) extract690 mg--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, certified organic Cane Alcohol, certified organic Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Red Root by Herb Pharm label

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

What’s inside

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.

690 mg per serving

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Red Root root (Ceanothus americanus) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Distilled Water, Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Certified organic Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Red Root by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Red Root by Herb 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 this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against using red root in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you before you start.
What is red root actually used for?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for red root. A pharmacist or herbalist familiar with traditional herbal use can tell you what people have historically used it for, but we can't speak to whether it works for any specific purpose.
Are there any known side effects?
We have no documented adverse effects on file for red root. That doesn't mean they can't occur — it means the data we hold doesn't list any. Because modern safety research on red root is limited, use it cautiously and talk with your healthcare provider if anything feels off.
What's in this liquid besides the red root extract?
The base contains distilled water, certified organic cane alcohol, and certified organic vegetable glycerin. These are inactive ingredients that help deliver the extract.

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Red Root label
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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