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Dietary supplement

Soapwort Root 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Soapwort Root 450 mg 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 Root 450 mg 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 a single active ingredient: soapwort root at 450 mg per capsule. Soapwort is a plant whose compounds have been studied for a range of traditional uses.

The capsule itself is filled out with gelatin and water, which are inactive ingredients.

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 against acne is insufficient — we don't have reliable data to rate whether it works for that purpose. If you're considering it for acne or another skin concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows and whether it's the right choice for you.

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 contains saponins, compounds that can irritate the stomach and may be toxic at larger amounts, so it should be used internally only with caution. People who take it by mouth have reported stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.

The safety data during pregnancy is not enough to know either way — it's best avoided until more is known. Breastfeeding safety is also unknown, so it should be avoided then too.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking 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 ingredients we could check. That said, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's safe to add this product to your current 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 Root may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal approaches, but the evidence for acne isn't established in our data. Because it can upset the stomach and we don't know enough about its safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, have a sensitive digestive tract, or take any medications.

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 Feb 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 Root 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435124007
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 286606
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Root 450 mg 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435124007
IngredientAmount% DV
Soapwort450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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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 Take 1 capsule, 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 Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Soapwort Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Soapwort

No known
interactions
450 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 monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Soapwort Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Root 450 mg. 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 Root 450 mg, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Soapwort Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Soapwort Root 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Root 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Soapwort Root 450 mg 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?
Not based on the safety data we have. There's not enough information to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation before taking it.
Will this help my acne?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say one way or the other — we have insufficient reliable data on soapwort for acne. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh whether it's worth trying alongside other treatments.
What side effects might I get?
The most common reported side effects are stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting. Because soapwort's saponins can irritate the digestive tract, it should be used internally with caution and not in large amounts.
Is there just soapwort in here, or is there other stuff?
The active ingredient is soapwort root at 450 mg. The capsule also contains gelatin and water as inactive ingredients to hold it together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Soapwort Root 450 mg’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 Root 450 mg'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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