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Dietary supplement

Red Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Red Root is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Herbal Terra

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.

Herbal Terra's Red Root is a single-ingredient liquid extract made from wildcrafted Red Root dried root bark. The preparation uses a menstruum (a liquid medium used to extract the plant's active compounds) to concentrate the herb.

Red Root has been used traditionally in herbal practice, though current scientific evidence on its specific effects is sparse.

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 its traditional uses isn't established here. If you're considering it for a particular health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually supports.

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 guidance is to use it cautiously and under professional supervision. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because reliable information isn't available for either.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Adverse effects data isn't on file in our records.

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. That said, modern safety information on Red Root is limited, so it's wise to run your exact medications and any health conditions by your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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 traditional herbal extract with minimal modern safety research backing it. If you're interested in trying it, work with a healthcare provider who's familiar with herbal medicine and can monitor you — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications.

Your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh whether it's appropriate for your situation.

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 Sep 25, 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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524038048
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235117
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 Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429524038048
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Red Root dried root bark liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Ceanothus americanus

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

See for yourself

Red Root by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Root by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

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 dried root bark liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Red Root by Herbal Terra 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.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Red Root by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Red Root by Herbal Terra 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.
Is Red Root safe to use while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't reliable information on either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in these situations.
What is Red Root used for?
Red Root (New Jersey Tea) has been used traditionally in herbal practice, but we don't hold established effectiveness data for it in our records. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss what traditional uses exist and what current research actually supports.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Adverse effects data isn't on file in our records. Because modern safety research on Red Root is limited, use it cautiously and under professional guidance — and let your healthcare provider know if you experience anything unusual while taking it.
Does Red Root interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data, but that's because modern safety research on Red Root is sparse. It's still a good idea to check your exact medications and health conditions with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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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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