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Dietary supplement

Soapwort Herb Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Soapwort Herb Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for natural soap and shampoo making, cough and chest congestion (traditional), skin conditions like eczema and itching (topical, traditional).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: soapwort powder. Soapwort is an herb that contains compounds called saponins, which have been studied for various traditional uses.

The powder form means you're getting the whole herb without added fillers or binders.

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 Red Soapwort product and its label doesn't state a use — see Red Soapwort'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 for soapwort's effectiveness for acne is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to rate whether it actually works for that purpose. If you're considering it for acne or any other reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports its use for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Red Soapwort

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.

Soapwort's saponins can irritate your stomach and digestive tract, especially in larger amounts. People have reported stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting when taking it by mouth.

Because there isn't enough safety data, soapwort should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Red Soapwort

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the active ingredient in this product. Check with your own doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Soapwort is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but digestive upset is a real possibility, and the evidence for its benefits is thin. Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you're thinking about trying it, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you weigh whether it's right 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 Apr 21, 2023.

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 Soapwort Herb Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435123949
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 290410
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
113
UPC/BARCODE
064435123949
IngredientAmount% DV
Soapwort, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container113 Amounts shown are per serving.

Soapwort, Powder

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Red soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a soap-making plant that has been used in folk medicine as a cough remedy and skin wash. There is very little...

Soapwort, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Herb Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Soapwort Herb Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Soapwort Herb Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Herb Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Soapwort Herb Powder 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 soapwort if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data, so soapwort should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common are stomach-related: stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting. These happen because soapwort's active compounds (saponins) can irritate your digestive tract, especially at larger doses.
Does soapwort actually work for acne?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. We have insufficient reliable data to rate whether it works for acne, so we can't tell you whether it's effective for that purpose.
Is this safe to take long-term?
The main concern is that soapwort's saponins can irritate your digestive tract and may be toxic in larger amounts, so internal use should be approached carefully. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how much is safe for you and for how long.

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The Full Monographs Behind Soapwort Herb Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Soapwort Herb Powder'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 2 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.

Red Soapwort 2 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. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.

See these in context on the Red Soapwort 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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