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Rue Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Rue Chocolate Flavor 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Rue Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menstrual cramps, digestive upset, muscle spasms and pain.Based on those ingredients, 335 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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 product has one active ingredient: rue glycerite liquid extract. It's made by extracting rue in a glycerin base and flavored with chocolate.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin (the liquid base) and chocolate flavor. That's it.

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 Rue product and its label doesn't state a use — see Rue'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.

The evidence isn't established for rue in the data we hold. Traditional uses include bringing on menstruation, preventing pregnancy, fighting cancer, soothing upset stomach (dyspepsia), and repelling insects—but the research on all of these is rated insufficient to say whether it actually works.

If you're thinking about rue for a specific reason, talk with your pharmacist about what the current science shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rue

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.

Here's what matters: rue in food amounts is generally well tolerated. The dried herb in medicinal doses is usually tolerated, though a full safety review hasn't been done.

Fresh rue, though, is generally considered unsafe. With medicinal use of dried rue, some people report cramps, drowsiness, depression, dizziness, stomach irritation, and sleep trouble.

High doses can cause breathing difficulty, and rue can stimulate the uterus and potentially cause abortion. Rue is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided—it may harm the pregnancy and could stimulate contractions.

Lactation safety data isn't on file, so you'd want to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rue

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 — Rue.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 335 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.

The key medication type to double-check: photosensitizing drugs (those that already increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight). Rue can worsen that effect.

Use the interaction checker below with your exact medications before you start.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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.

Rue has a long traditional history, but modern evidence for its uses is thin. The main caution is photosensitivity—if you're on any medication that warns about sun sensitivity, check it first.

Rue is off the table during pregnancy. If you're considering this for a specific health reason, chat with your pharmacist about what evidence exists and 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 Nov 22, 2022.

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 Rue Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435229504
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280914
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435229504
IngredientAmount% DV
Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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Rue Chocolate Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
335 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Rue is a strong-smelling herb from southern Europe with a long history in folk medicine, but there is very little reliable human research to support i...

Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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335 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract 335

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Rue Chocolate Flavor interact with 335 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Rue Chocolate Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rue Chocolate Flavor 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.

Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 335 drugs

Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, rue might increase the risk for phototoxicity when used with photosensitizing drugs.
Rue contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins and psoralens and has been associated with multiple reports of phototoxic reactions. There is also one case report of an increased phototoxic response to psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy associated with ingestion of rue.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rue Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Rue Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rue Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 335 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rue Chocolate Flavor 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 pregnant?
No. Rue is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may harm the pregnancy and can stimulate uterine contractions. Skip it if you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on file to say either way. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice before using it while nursing.
What side effects might I notice if I take rue?
With medicinal doses of dried rue, some people report cramps, drowsiness, depression, dizziness, stomach irritation, and sleep trouble. High doses can cause breathing difficulty. Fresh rue is considered unsafe.
Does rue actually work for the conditions it's traditionally used for?
The evidence isn't established in our data. Rue has been used traditionally for bringing on menstruation, preventing pregnancy, fighting cancer, soothing upset stomach, and repelling insects, but we don't have reliable research backing those uses.
I'm on a medication that makes me sun-sensitive—is this product safe?
Not without checking first. Rue contains compounds that increase sun sensitivity, and adding it to a medication that already does that may raise your risk of a severe sunburn-like reaction. Use the interaction tool on this page with your exact medication before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rue Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Rue

Interacts with 335 drugs

Rue is a strong-smelling herb from southern Europe with a long history in folk medicine, but there is very little reliable human research to support its health uses. It can be toxic in large...

Read the full Rue monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rue Chocolate Flavor'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 8 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.

Rue 8 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  6. Puig L. Pharmacodynamic interaction with phototoxic plants during PUVA therapy. Br J Dermatol 1997;136:973-4. PubMed
  7. Radotra I, Gardiner S, Barnes D. A phytophototoxic injury at a burns unit: the ungraceful after-effects of the "common rue" plant. J Burn Care Res. 2018;39(6):1064-6. PubMed
  8. Avallone G, Mastorino L, Agostini A, et al. Ruta graveolens phytophotodermatitis. Dermatol Online J 2021;27(7). PubMed

See these in context on the Rue 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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