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Red Tea Rooibos Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Red Tea Rooibos Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for caffeine-free beverage, antioxidant support, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 879 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Red Tea Rooibos, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Red Tea Rooibos 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.

Red Tea Rooibos Powder is a single-ingredient product: red rooibos tea, dried and powdered. It contains no fillers or other inactive ingredients.

When steeped, rooibos gives you the plant's compounds in beverage form.

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 Rooibos product and its label doesn't state a use — see Rooibos'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 have reliable evidence in our data for rooibos's effectiveness on age-related cognitive decline, hay fever, anxiety, cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. The ratings for these uses are all insufficient, meaning the evidence either isn't there yet or isn't strong enough to draw a conclusion.

If you're considering rooibos for any of these conditions, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rooibos

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.

Rooibos tea is generally well tolerated in normal beverage amounts. However, concentrated extracts haven't been well studied, so if you're using a powder at high doses or regularly, check with your provider first.

One case report described a man who drank 10 cups of rooibos tea daily for over a year and developed liver problems and low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), though this is rare. Large, long-term doses might cause liver toxicity in some people who are susceptible.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rooibos

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 — Rooibos.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 880 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 rooibos powder, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any CYP3A4 substrates (a major drug class that includes many common medications), ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs), or atorvastatin (a cholesterol medication). Rooibos also affects CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 substrates.

Because the list is long, use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Red Tea Rooibos Powder is fine as an occasional cup of tea for most people. But because rooibos affects how your liver breaks down a very large number of medications, you'll want to check your specific prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular habit.

If you take any medication metabolized by your liver—especially for cholesterol, blood pressure, depression, or blood thinning—run it by them first.

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 Apr 21, 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 Tea Rooibos Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435218645
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 290504
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Red Tea Rooibos 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
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435218645
IngredientAmount% DV
Red Tea Rooibos, 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 Tea Rooibos 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 container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Red Tea Rooibos, Powder

Interacts with
879 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Rooibos is a caffeine-free herbal tea from South Africa that is rich in antioxidants and generally considered safe as a beverage. While lab and early...

Red Tea Rooibos, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Red Tea Rooibos Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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879 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Red Tea Rooibos 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 Tea Rooibos, Powder7 drug types · 879 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, taking rooibos with ACEIs may increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of ACEIs.
Clinical research in healthy adults shows that taking a single dose of rooibos tea, 400 mL orally, inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Theoretically, taking rooibos with atorvastatin may increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of atorvastatin.
Animal research shows that consuming green rooibos extract with atorvastatin daily for 3 weeks increases the maximum plasma concentration of atorvastatin by 6-fold and reduces the clearance of atorvastatin.

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

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP1A2 substrates may increase the effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP1A2 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2C19 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems strongly inhibits CYP2C19 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2C9 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP2C9 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2D6 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP2D6 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP3A4 substrates may increase the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems strongly inhibits CYP3A4 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Red Tea Rooibos 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 Tea Rooibos Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Red Tea Rooibos Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Red Tea Rooibos Powder has a known interaction with 879 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Tea Rooibos 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.
Is rooibos tea safe to drink every day?
Rooibos is generally well tolerated in normal beverage amounts. However, because it affects how your liver processes many medications, regular use—especially at high doses—should be discussed with your doctor or pharmacist, particularly if you take any prescription drugs.
Can I take rooibos powder if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Rooibos may increase the effects of ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs), both helpful and harmful effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them, since your dose might need adjustment.
Does rooibos actually work for any health condition?
We don't have reliable evidence in our data showing that rooibos is effective for age-related thinking problems, hay fever, anxiety, cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. The evidence is insufficient for all of these uses.
What happens if I drink too much rooibos?
One case report described a man who drank 10 cups daily for over a year and developed liver problems and low blood platelets. While this is rare, very high doses over a long time might cause liver issues in some susceptible people.
Is this product a powder or a tea I brew?
It's a dried, powdered form of rooibos. You can steep it like tea, or mix it into hot water to make a beverage.
Does rooibos interact with cholesterol medications?
Yes. Animal research showed that rooibos extract increased atorvastatin levels sixfold, and theoretically it may affect other CYP3A4 substrates (a large drug class). Talk to your pharmacist about your specific medication before taking rooibos regularly.

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The Full Monographs Behind Red Tea Rooibos 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 Tea Rooibos 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 4 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.

Rooibos 4 references
  1. Fantoukh OI, Dale OR, Parveen A, et al. Safety Assessment of Phytochemicals Derived from the Globalized South African Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) through Interaction with CYP, PXR, and P-gp. J Agric Food Chem. 2019;67(17):4967-4975.
  2. Persson IA, Persson K, Hägg S, Andersson RG. Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on angiotensin-converting enzyme and nitric oxide in healthy volunteers. Public Health Nutr. 2010;13(5):730-7. PubMed
  3. Reddy S, Mishra P, Qureshi S, Nair S, Straker T. Hepatotoxicity due to red bush tea consumption: a case report. J Clin Anesth. 2016;35:96-98. PubMed
  4. Patel O, Muller CJF, Joubert E, et al. Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Green Rooibos Extract With Atorvastatin and Metformin in Rats. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:1243. PubMed

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