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Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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

Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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.

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Check Your Meds Against Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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 — a plant extract in a liquid form sweetened and flavored with glycerin and vanilla. That's it; the glycerin and vanilla are inactive ingredients that help deliver and flavor the extract.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heavy menstrual bleeding and postpartum support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Menorrhagia, Postpartum complications, prolonged menstruation, postpartum bleeding.
  • 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 hold doesn't establish that shepherd's purse works for postpartum complications or menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding). Both uses have insufficient reliable evidence to rate, so we can't say whether it's effective for those purposes.

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.

Short-term use of shepherd's purse in small amounts is generally well tolerated in adults, though human safety data are limited. Adverse effects traditionally associated with it include sedation, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, abnormal thyroid function, abnormal menstruation, and heart palpitations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are both off-limits: the safety data advise against use during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus, and there isn't enough information to use it while breastfeeding.

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.

If you take CNS depressants — sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, or opioids — or if you're on thyroid hormone therapy, check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Both interactions are Moderate severity and could affect how your medications work or how you feel.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Shepherd's purse is used traditionally for menstrual and postpartum concerns, but we don't have solid evidence it works. If you take sedatives, sleep aids, or thyroid medication, you'll want to talk with your pharmacist before using this product.

Limited safety data mean it's best treated as a short-term option only.

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 Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435230142
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 280881
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 Vanilla 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
064435230142
IngredientAmount% DV
Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla 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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Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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.

Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
264 drugs
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, Vanilla Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract 264

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor interact with 264 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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
Shepherd's Purse Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
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Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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 Vanilla 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 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advise against it during pregnancy because shepherd's purse may stimulate the uterus, and there isn't enough information to know it's safe while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor about other options.
What side effects does shepherd's purse cause?
When used short-term in small amounts, it's generally well tolerated. Adverse effects traditionally linked to it include sedation, high or low blood pressure, abnormal thyroid function, irregular menstruation, and heart palpitations — though not everyone will experience them.
Does this actually work for heavy periods or postpartum bleeding?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say. Both uses are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence, so we can't confirm it's effective for those purposes.
Why is the safety data limited?
Shepherd's purse is a traditional herbal remedy, and human studies on it haven't been extensive. That's why we recommend short-term use and caution, and why checking with your pharmacist is important before you start.
Is this safe to take with my sleep medication?
No — not without talking to your pharmacist first. Shepherd's purse may add to the sedating effects of sleep aids and other CNS depressants, making you drowsier or affecting your thinking more than the medication alone would.

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The Full Monographs Behind Shepherd's Purse Vanilla Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Shepherd's Purse

Interacts with 264 drugs

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 very limited. Because it may affect blood c...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Shepherd's Purse Vanilla 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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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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