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Dietary supplement

Slinshot Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Purus Labs

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

Slinshot is a dietary supplement by Purus Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, appetite stimulation, sleep and mild restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 359 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Russian Tarragon extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Slinshot by Purus Labs

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.

Slinshot contains one active ingredient: Russian tarragon extract. Tarragon is an herb traditionally used for digestive support and flavor.

The product also includes inactive ingredients (maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, and FD&C Blue #1) that serve as fillers and binders in the capsule.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: speed blood glucose clearance and nutrient uptake.
  • We looked for evidence on: blood sugar management, glucose metabolism, glycogen storage, carbohydrate utilization.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold does not establish that tarragon extract works for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), the stated use. The rating across available data is insufficient — meaning we don't have enough reliable research yet to say whether it helps or doesn't.

If you're considering this for nausea, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about options with stronger evidence.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tarragon

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.

No adverse effects have been reported in the data we hold, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. There is a concern about estragole, a natural component of tarragon: long-term use of estragole has raised cancer risk in animal studies, though this hasn't been shown in people.

Food amounts of tarragon are generally considered safe, but concentrated extracts like this one warrant caution. Tarragon extract is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and lactation.

The safety data advises against medicinal or concentrated amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Food amounts during pregnancy are probably fine, but data are limited.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tarragon

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 — Tarragon.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 359 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 Slinshot, double-check if you're on any sedating drugs like benzodiazepines or antihistamines, blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, or MAOI antidepressants. All of these have documented moderate interactions with tarragon extract.

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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.

Slinshot may be considered by someone seeking nausea relief, but the evidence for tarragon's effectiveness isn't established yet. If you take a sedating drug, blood thinner, or MAOI antidepressant, this product poses a moderate interaction risk and isn't recommended without checking with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant and nursing individuals should avoid medicinal amounts. Always verify your medications 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 Oct 10, 2014.

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 Slinshot, straight from the product label.

Brand Purus Labs
Barcode (UPC) 855734002048
Net contents 90 Gelatin Capsule(s); 45 Serving(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 10, 2014
DSLD ID 36815
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Male (18-50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Slinshot by Purus Labs, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
855734002048
IngredientAmount% DV
Russian Tarragon extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

WARNING: UNDER NOT CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD SLINSHOT(TM) BE TAKEN WITHOUT CARBOHYDTATES. SLINshot(TM) is intended only for healthy adults over the age of 18.

Do not use if you are currently pregnant or nursing.

Consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before using this product.

Do not use this product if you have been diagnosed with or have a family history of (including, but not limited to): heart disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, seizures, or if you are using any glucose regulating prescription or over-the-counter supplements or drugs.

Discontinue use and contact a medical doctor immediately if you experience an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, tremores, headache, nausea, or other similar symptoms associated with or unrelated to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

NUTRIENT PARTITIONER & UPTAKE INTENSIFIER SATURATE AND STORE

Brand IP Statement(s)

SLINshot(TM) is an all natural sensitizing/signalling agent used to speed blood glucose clearance, thus enhancing nutrient uptake and muscle glycogen storage.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Usage: For enhanced glycogen replenishment and nutrient uptake take 1-2 servings immediately post workout in combination with a high glycemic carbohydrate. For repartitioning effects, on non training days take 1-2 servings 15 minutes prior to largest carbohydrate meal. May use more than one serving daily.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

ALL NAUTRAL ANABOLISM

INCREASE NUTRIENT UPTAKE ENHANCE MUSCLE GLYCOGEN IMPROVE CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM

45 TRUE SERVINGS

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Formula

WITH RUSSIAN TARRAGON

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Slinshot by Purus Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Slinshot by Purus Labs

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Russian Tarragon extract

Interacts with
359 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-Dihydroxy-4-OXO-4H-Chromen-3-YL D-Galactopyranoside, aqueous Russian Tarragon extract, Flavonoids

Tarragon is a flavorful culinary herb that has been used in traditional medicine for digestion, sleep, and other complaints, but solid human evidence...

Russian Tarragon extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Slinshot by Purus Labs Drug Interactions

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359 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Russian Tarragon extract3 drug types · 359 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Evidence from in vitro research suggests that tarragon extract inhibits platelet aggregation and adhesion. Theoretically, tarragon might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs. Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Evidence from animal research suggests that tarragon essential oil can cause sedation and motor impairment when administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 1 mL/kg. Theoretically, concomitant use of tarragon with CNS depressants, including antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and tricyclic antidepressants, may increase sedative and other adverse effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

In vitro research suggests that tarragon extract inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO)-A and MAO-B enzymes. Theoretically, concomitant use with MAOIs might increase the effects and adverse effects associated with MAOIs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Slinshot, from the product label.

Purus Labs

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Name
Purus Labs(R)
Street Address
11370 Pagemill Rd.
City
Dallas
State
TX
Web Address
www.puruslabs.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Slinshot by Purus Labs: Common Questions

Does Slinshot by Purus Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Slinshot has a known interaction with 359 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Slinshot 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 tarragon extract supposed to do in this product?
This product is marketed for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), but the evidence we hold is insufficient to confirm it works. You may want to discuss other proven options with your pharmacist.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tarragon extract is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and lactation. The safety data advises against medicinal amounts during these times. Small food amounts are probably fine, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Are there any reported side effects?
No adverse effects have been reported in the data we hold, though a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been completed. There is a concern about estragole, a tarragon component: long-term use raised cancer risk in animals, but this hasn't been shown in people.
Does this contain fillers or other ingredients besides tarragon?
Yes, the capsule includes inactive ingredients like maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, and FD&C Blue #1 to hold the product together and color it.
I'm on a blood thinner — can I take Slinshot?
No. Lab research shows tarragon extract may slow blood clotting, which could increase bleeding risk if you're already on drugs like aspirin, warfarin, or heparin. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product.

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Sources & How We Checked

Slinshot'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.

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The 9 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.

Tarragon 9 references
  1. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  2. Yazdanparast, R. and Shahriyary, L. Comparative effects of Artemisia dracunculus, Satureja hortensis and Origanum majorana on inhibition of blood platelet adhesion, aggregation and secretion. Vascul.Pharmacol 2008;48(1):32-37. PubMed
  3. Sayyah, M., Nadjafnia, L., and Kamalinejad, M. Anticonvulsant activity and chemical composition of Artemisia dracunculus L. essential oil. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;94(2-3):283-287. PubMed
  4. Vasil'ev, E. D., Il'nitskaia, S. I., Nikitenko, E. V., and Kaledin, V. I. [Age- and sex-related differences in sensitivity to hepatotoxic action of estragole in mice]. Ross.Fiziol.Zh.Im I.M.Sechenova 2005;91(9):1066-1070.
  5. Shahriyary, L. and Yazdanparast, R. Inhibition of blood platelet adhesion, aggregation and secretion by Artemisia dracunculus leaves extracts. J Ethnopharmacol. 11-1-2007;114(2):194-198. PubMed
  6. Drinkwater, N. R., Miller, E. C., Miller, J. A., and Pitot, H. C. Hepatocarcinogenicity of estragole (1-allyl-4-methoxybenzene) and 1'-hydroxyestragole in the mouse and mutagenicity of 1'-acetoxyestragole in bacteria. J Natl.Cancer Inst. 1976;57(6):1323-
  7. Kaledin, V. I., Pakharukova, M. Y., Pivovarova, E. N., Kropachev, K. Y., Baginskaya, N. V., Vasilieva, E. D., Ilnitskaya, S. I., Nikitenko, E. V., Kobzev, V. F., and Merkulova, T. I. Correlation between hepatocarcinogenic effect of estragole and its infl
  8. de Pradier E. A trial of a mixture of three essential oils in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. International Journal of Aromatherapy 2006;16(1):15-20. DOI
  9. Aydin T, Akincioglu H, Gumustas M, Gulcin I, Kazaz C, Cakir A. Human monoamine oxidase (hMAO) A and hMAO B inhibitors from Artemisia dracunculus L. herniarin and skimmin: human mononamine oxidase A and B inhibitors from A. dracunculus L. Z Naturforsch C J

See these in context on the Tarragon monograph →

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