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Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, minor bleeding (nosebleeds, wounds), mild diuretic.Based on those ingredients, 264 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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 contains one active ingredient: shepherd's purse glycerite liquid extract. It's a concentrated herbal extract suspended in glycerin and strawberry flavor.

The extract is traditionally used for postpartum complications and menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), though the evidence supporting these uses is not yet established in the data we hold.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Shepherd's Purse's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
  • We looked for evidence on: Menorrhagia, Postpartum complications, bleeding, hemorrhage, hemostasis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Shepherd's Purse is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Postpartum complications (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Shepherd's Purse is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Menorrhagia.

The evidence we have on shepherd's purse for postpartum complications and menorrhagia is insufficient to rate it reliably. That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means larger, well-designed human studies haven't yet been done to know whether it does.

If you're considering it for either of these concerns, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research shows and whether it makes sense for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Shepherd's Purse

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.

Shepherd's purse appears to be well tolerated in small amounts when used short-term, though human safety data are limited. However, the safety notes are clear on two fronts: avoid this product if you are pregnant—it may stimulate the uterus—and avoid it while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information.

Adverse effects traditionally associated with it have included sedation, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, abnormal thyroid function, abnormal menstruation, and heart palpitations, though such effects are not common with short-term use in small doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Shepherd's Purse

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 — Shepherd's Purse.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 264 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 product, check whether you use central nervous system depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, certain pain relievers) or thyroid hormone medication with your pharmacist—both may be affected. No other interactions are documented for this ingredient in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a single-ingredient herbal extract best used short-term and only after talking with your doctor—especially if you take sedatives or thyroid hormone. It's off-limits during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Always check your medications against the interaction tool before starting.

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 Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435230135
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 280880
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 Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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
064435230135
IngredientAmount% DV
Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry 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.

See for yourself

Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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.

0.13 mL per serving

Shepherd's purse is a traditional herb most often used to help slow heavy menstrual bleeding and other minor bleeding, but solid human research is ver...

Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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264 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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.

Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 264 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive effects and side effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, concomitant use may interfere with thyroid dysfunction therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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

Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Shepherd's Purse Strawberry Flavor has a known interaction with 264 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Shepherd's purse is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding either. If you're thinking about this product during either time, talk with your doctor or midwife first.
What is shepherd's purse supposed to do?
It's traditionally used for postpartum complications and heavy menstrual bleeding. However, the evidence we hold says there's insufficient reliable data to know whether it actually works for either purpose. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for your situation.
Does this have any side effects?
When used short-term in small amounts, shepherd's purse seems well tolerated. But side effects traditionally associated with it include sedation, high or low blood pressure, heart palpitations, abnormal thyroid function, and irregular menstruation. These aren't common, but they're possible.
Is this safe to use long-term?
The safety data are limited, and it's meant for short-term use only. If you're thinking about using it longer than a couple of weeks, check in with your pharmacist or doctor first.
What's in this besides the herbal extract?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin (a thickener and preservative) and strawberry flavor. Those are the only other ingredients in the product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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

Shepherd's Purse Strawberry 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 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.

Shepherd's Purse 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Naafe M, Kariman N, Keshavarz Z, et al. Effect of hydroalcoholic extracts of Capsella bursa-pastoris on heavy menstrual bleeding: A randomized clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2018;24(7):694-700. PubMed
  4. Ghalandari S, Kariman N, Sheikhan Z, et al. Effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Capsella bursa pastoris on early postpartum hemorrhage: A clinical trial study. J Altern Complement Med. 2017;23(10):794-799.

See these in context on the Shepherd's Purse monograph →

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