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Dietary supplement

Rue Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Rue Mint 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rue Mint 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. The other ingredients — glycerin and mint flavor — are inactive and serve to preserve and flavor the liquid.

Rue has a long history in herbal medicine, though the evidence for most of its traditional uses isn't well established in the data we hold. The extract form here contains the plant's compounds in a glycerin base, which is designed to be taken by mouth.

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 data we hold rates rue's effectiveness as insufficient evidence to rate for abortion, cancer, contraception, dyspepsia (indigestion), and insect repellent. In plain terms, that means the research doesn't yet support or rule out these uses.

If you're considering rue for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually 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.

When taken orally in food amounts, rue is generally well tolerated. The dried herb taken in medicinal doses also tends to be generally well tolerated, though a full safety evaluation hasn't been done.

Fresh rue, though, is generally considered unsafe. In medicinal doses, the dried herb can cause cramps, drowsiness, depression, dizziness, stomach irritation, and sleep disturbances.

Rue can also trigger uterine contractions and abortion, and high doses may cause breathing problems. On the skin, it can cause contact dermatitis (irritation) and phototoxic reactions.

Rue is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided — the safety data advises against it. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough data on file to know either way, so talk with your pharmacist for personalized advice.

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.

If you take photosensitizing drugs — medications that increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight — check your exact prescriptions before using this product. There's a moderate risk that rue could heighten your risk of phototoxic skin reactions.

No other drug interactions are documented in our data.

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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.

Rue has some traditional uses, but the evidence doesn't yet back up most of them. The main caution is if you take photosensitizing medications — you'll need to check that.

Pregnancy is a clear reason to avoid it. Anyone using this product should talk with their pharmacist first, especially if they're on any medications or are pregnant or nursing.

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 Dec 13, 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 Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435229511
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 280915
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 Mint 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
064435229511
IngredientAmount% DV
Rue Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint 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 Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rue Mint 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, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rue Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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335Drugs
335 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rue Mint 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rue Mint 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 Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Rue Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rue Mint 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 Mint 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 use Rue Mint Flavor if I'm pregnant?
No. Rue is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation and abortion, and the evidence advises against it. If you're pregnant or might be, avoid this product and talk with your doctor.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on file to know either way. Because potentially toxic compounds might pass to the baby, the standard advice is caution. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it while nursing.
What side effects might I notice?
In medicinal doses, the dried herb can cause cramps, drowsiness, depression, dizziness, stomach upset, and sleep problems. On your skin, it may cause irritation or phototoxic reactions (severe sunburn-like damage). Fresh rue is considered unsafe. Rue can also stimulate the uterus, and high doses may cause breathing trouble.
Does rue actually work for any of these uses?
The data we hold rates rue's effectiveness as insufficient evidence for abortion, cancer, contraception, indigestion, and insect repellent. In other words, we don't yet have strong research backing any of these uses. Talk with your pharmacist about what evidence exists for what you're interested in.
I take a medication that makes me sun-sensitive — should I avoid this?
Possibly. Rue contains compounds that can increase phototoxic reactions when combined with photosensitizing drugs. Check your exact medication with the interaction tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist to look it up for you.
What's the difference between this liquid and the dried herb?
This is a glycerite liquid extract — rue dissolved in glycerin. The dried herb is generally well tolerated in medicinal doses, while fresh rue is considered unsafe. When taken in food amounts, rue is well tolerated overall, but medicinal doses can cause side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rue Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rue Mint 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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