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Dietary supplement

Soapwort Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Soapwort Root is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 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: Soapwort Root Glycerite Liquid Extract (also called red soapwort). It's prepared as a liquid extract in glycerin, a sweet alcohol commonly used as a base for herbal extracts.

The only other ingredient is glycerin itself, which serves as both the extraction medium and a preservative.

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 data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate soapwort root for acne. That means the evidence isn't established well enough to say whether it works for that use or not.

If you're considering it for acne or another skin concern, talk it over with your doctor or dermatologist to weigh whether the evidence is enough for your 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 root contains saponins — compounds that can irritate your digestive tract if you take it by mouth, and larger amounts may be toxic. Some people who've used it orally have reported stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. Safety while breastfeeding isn't known, so it's best avoided then too.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering 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 soapwort root. Use the interaction checker on this page with your exact medications to be sure, and ask your own doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about a specific drug.

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 by TerraVita has no documented interactions with medications we could check, but that doesn't mean your specific drugs won't be affected — checking with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start is still important. The bigger concern here is the irritation risk to your digestive tract and the lack of proven benefit for acne.

It's best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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 Nov 22, 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 Soapwort Root, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435127275
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280224
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 Soapwort Root 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
064435127275
IngredientAmount% DV
Soapwort Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

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

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

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

Soapwort Root by TerraVita label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Soapwort Root 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

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 Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Soapwort Root by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Root. 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, 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

Soapwort Root by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Soapwort Root by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Soapwort Root. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Soapwort Root 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 soapwort root used for?
Soapwort root has been used traditionally, but the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for acne or other conditions. If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your specific situation.
What side effects does soapwort root cause?
Orally, it's been reported to cause stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting. The saponins in it can irritate your digestive tract, and larger amounts may be toxic, so internal use should be approached carefully.
What's in this product besides the active ingredient?
Glycerin, which is the liquid base used to extract and preserve the soapwort root. There are no fillers or binders in this liquid formula.
Does soapwort root interact with medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That doesn't mean none exist — it just means we don't hold data showing them. Check your exact medications with the tool on this page, and ask your pharmacist if you're unsure about a specific drug.

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The Full Monographs Behind Soapwort Root’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'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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