Spearmint Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Spearmint Leaf 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
Spearmint Leaf is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and indigestion, nausea, hormonal acne and unwanted hair (pcos-related).Based on those ingredients, 579 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Spearmint Leaf 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: spearmint leaf glycerite liquid extract. It's a concentrated form of spearmint prepared in glycerin.
The only other ingredient is glycerin itself, which is the extraction vehicle and gives the liquid its consistency.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for spearmint on the uses listed — age-related cognitive decline, cognitive function, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and osteoarthritis — is insufficient to rate. That means we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for any of these.
You might find anecdotal reports online, but the science hasn't caught up yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Spearmint is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in food or tea amounts. However, this is a concentrated supplement, not a food, so be more cautious.
The safety data on concentrated doses like this isn't robust, so check with your doctor before starting, especially if you have liver concerns or are on medications that affect your liver. Allergic reactions are possible — some people develop contact dermatitis from spearmint oil, and a few have had allergic swelling in the mouth or oral lichen planus (a mouth condition).
One person in a trial reported anxiety, though it's unclear if spearmint caused it. If you notice a rash, mouth swelling, or unusual anxiety, stop and talk to us.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before starting if you take CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications) or hepatotoxic drugs (medications that can damage your liver). Both categories interact at Moderate severity with this product.
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.
This is a single-ingredient product that might appeal to someone looking for a traditional herbal extract. If you take medications that slow your brain activity or stress your liver, check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are documented but somewhat uncertain in humans.
Otherwise, talk to your doctor about whether this makes sense for you and in what dose.
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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
General information
Key facts about Spearmint Leaf, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Spearmint Leaf by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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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.
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Spearmint Leaf by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Spearmint Leaf 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.
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with579 drugs
Spearmint is a common culinary mint that is generally safe in food and tea amounts. Early research suggests possible benefits for digestion, mild horm...
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Spearmint Leaf by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Spearmint Leaf Liquid Extract does interact with some medications.
The main concern is with CNS depressants — drugs that slow brain activity, like sedatives, sleep aids, and some anxiety medications. Spearmint might theoretically alter how these work, though the evidence is mixed: animal studies suggest it could add sedative effects, but human studies with spearmint-flavored gum showed the opposite (arousal).
That said, combining it with depressants warrants caution.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The other documented interaction is with hepatotoxic drugs — medications that can stress your liver. Animal research found that concentrated spearmint consumed over time increased liver damage markers and caused tissue harm.
If you're on drugs that already burden your liver, high-dose spearmint might raise the risk further.
Altogrether, these interactions span 563 individual medications. We recommend running your exact medications through the checker below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Spearmint Leaf interact with 579 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Spearmint Leaf interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractCns Depressants, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Spearmint Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Spearmint Leaf 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.
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, spearmint might alter the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Animal research suggests that (-)-carvone, a major constituent of spearmint, has sedative effects. However, in humans, chewing spearmint-flavored gum induced arousal effects.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, high doses of spearmint might increase the risk of liver damage when taken with hepatotoxic drugs.
Animal research suggests that drinking spearmint tea for 30 days can increase markers of liver damage, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and cause liver degeneration and necrosis, in a dose-dependent manner. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Spearmint Leaf, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Spearmint Leaf'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 20 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.
Spearmint 20 references
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
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- Poon, T. S. and Freeman, S. Cheilitis caused by contact allergy to anethole in spearmint flavoured toothpaste. Australas.J Dermatol. 2006;47(4):300-301. PubMed
- Andersen, K. E. Contact allergy to toothpaste flavors. Contact Dermatitis 1978;4(4):195-198. PubMed
- de Sousa, D. P., Farias Nobrega, F. F., and de Almeida, R. N. Influence of the chirality of (R)-(-)- and (S)-(+)-carvone in the central nervous system: a comparative study. Chirality 5-5-2007;19(4):264-268.
- Larsen, W., Nakayama, H., Fischer, T., Elsner, P., Frosch, P., Burrows, D., Jordan, W., Shaw, S., Wilkinson, J., Marks, J., Jr., Sugawara, M., Nethercott, M., and Nethercott, J. Fragrance contact dermatitis: a worldwide multicenter investigation (Part II PubMed
- Guney, M., Oral, B., Karahanli, N., Mungan, T., and Akdogan, M. The effect of Mentha spicata Labiatae on uterine tissue in rats. Toxicol.Ind.Health 2006;22(8):343-348.
- Masumoto, Y., Morinushi, T., Kawasaki, H., Ogura, T., and Takigawa, M. Effects of three principal constituents in chewing gum on electroencephalographic activity. Psychiatry Clin.Neurosci. 1999;53(1):17-23. PubMed
- Bulat, R., Fachnie, E., Chauhan, U., Chen, Y., and Tougas, G. Lack of effect of spearmint on lower oesophageal sphincter function and acid reflux in healthy volunteers. Aliment.Pharmacol Ther. 1999;13(6):805-812. PubMed
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- Tomson, N., Murdoch, S., and Finch, T. M. The dangers of making mint sauce. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):92-93. PubMed
- Clayton, R. and Orton, D. Contact allergy to spearmint oil in a patient with oral lichen planus. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(5-6):314-315. PubMed
- Dal Sacco, D., Gibelli, D., and Gallo, R. Contact allergy in the burning mouth syndrome: a retrospective study on 38 patients. Acta Derm.Venereol. 2005;85(1):63-64. PubMed
- Goncalves, J. C., Oliveira, Fde S., Benedito, R. B., de Sousa, D. P., de Almeida, R. N., and de Araujo, D. A. Antinociceptive activity of (-)-carvone: evidence of association with decreased peripheral nerve excitability. Biol Pharm Bull. 2008;31(5):1017- PubMed
- Ormerod, A. D. and Main, R. A. Sensitisation to "sensitive teeth" toothpaste. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13(3):192-193. PubMed
- Skrebova, N., Brocks, K., and Karlsmark, T. Allergic contact cheilitis from spearmint oil. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(1):35. PubMed
- Damiani E, Aloia AM, Priore MG, et al. Allergy to mint (Mentha spicata). J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012;22:309-10.
- Connelly AE, Tucker AJ, Tulk H, et al. High-rosmarinic acid spearmint tea in the management of knee osteoarthritis symptoms. J Med Food 2014;17:1361-7. PubMed
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