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Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for kidney and adrenal support, anemia and blood building (traditional), inflammatory conditions.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rehmannia extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: rehmannia extract, a concentrated form of the traditional Chinese medicine herb Rehmannia. Each capsule delivers 450 mg of a 4:1 extract, meaning the active compounds have been concentrated fourfold from the raw plant material.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Rehmannia's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Rehmannia for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for rehmannia is mixed. It's considered possibly effective for chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on available data.

For aplastic anemia, atopic disease (allergic or inflammatory skin conditions), osteoporosis, diabetes, and diabetic kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy), the evidence isn't established—we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works. If you're considering it for any of these uses, talk it over with your doctor.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

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.

Rehmannia is used traditionally, but human safety data are limited and product quality varies widely. Because of incomplete safety information, it's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

We have no documented adverse effects from clinical trials on file, but the lack of reports doesn't guarantee it's without side effects. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rehmannia

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 — Rehmannia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 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 you start, double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (Moderate interaction risk—it may lower your pressure too much) or diabetes medications (Moderate risk—it may drop your blood sugar too low). Altogether, these interactions span 258 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Rehmannia may help with chronic kidney disease, but evidence for other conditions is thin. The main concern is that it can lower blood pressure and blood sugar, so if you take medications for either, you need to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use it only under professional guidance.

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 Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435212803
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 289453
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435212803
IngredientAmount% DV
Rehmannia extract450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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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 Take 1 capsule, 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 Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rehmannia extract

Interacts with
258 drugs
450 mg per serving

Rehmannia is a root used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often to 'tonify' the kidneys and support energy or blood health. Human eviden...

Rehmannia extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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.

Rehmannia extract2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, rehmannia might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that rehmannia may have hypotensive effects. Laboratory research shows that formulations of dried and processed rehmannia root inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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.
What is rehmannia extract, and where does it come from?
Rehmannia is a traditional herb from Chinese medicine, and this product contains a concentrated 4:1 extract—meaning the active compounds are four times more potent than the raw plant. The supplement form lets you get a measured dose in a capsule.
Can I take this if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Not without checking first. Rehmannia may lower blood pressure on its own, so combining it with blood pressure drugs could cause your pressure to drop too far. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's safe for your situation.
What about using it if I have diabetes or take diabetes medication?
Rehmannia may lower blood sugar, so there's a Moderate-severity risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you combine it with diabetes drugs. You'll need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Is rehmannia safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data are too limited. It's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options if you're considering it during these times.
Has this been proven to work for kidney disease or diabetes?
Rehmannia is possibly effective for chronic kidney disease based on the research we have. For diabetes and diabetic kidney damage, the evidence isn't established yet—we don't know enough to say if it helps.
Are there any side effects?
We have no documented adverse effects from clinical trials on file, but human safety data overall are limited and quality varies between products. Watch for any unusual symptoms and report them to your doctor or pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rehmannia 450 mg 4:1 Extract'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 3 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.

Rehmannia 3 references
  1. Zhang R, Zhou J, Jia Z, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of Rehmannia glutinosa oligosaccharide in hyperglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic rats and its mechanism. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;90:39-43. PubMed
  2. Zhang RX, Li MX, Jia ZP. Rehmannia glutinosa: review of botany, chemistry and pharmacology. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;117(2):199-214. PubMed
  3. Chao CH, Hsu JL, Chen MF, et al. Anti-hypertensive effects of Radix Rehmanniae and its active ingredients. Nat Prod Res. 2020;34(11):1547-1552.

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