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Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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, 581 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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 is one active ingredient: spearmint leaf in glycerite form (a liquid extract made with glycerin). The inactive ingredients are glycerin itself and strawberry flavoring.

Spearmint is a culinary herb, and this liquid extract concentrates it beyond typical food or tea amounts — which is why the safety notes emphasize that food amounts are generally fine, but concentrated supplements need more caution.

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 Spearmint product and its label doesn't state a use — see Spearmint'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 we hold rates spearmint as having insufficient reliable evidence to establish whether it works for age-related cognitive decline, general cognitive function, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome, postoperative nausea and vomiting, or osteoarthritis. In other words, the data doesn't support or refute claims for these uses yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Spearmint

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.

Orally, spearmint leaf is well tolerated in most people. The main concern is allergy: spearmint can cause allergic contact skin reactions, mouth and lip inflammation, or swelling inside the mouth in sensitive individuals.

One trial participant taking 600 mg daily reported anxiety, though it's unclear whether spearmint caused it. Because this is a concentrated supplement rather than food or tea, the safety notes advise sticking to food or tea amounts unless your doctor approves a higher dose.

Pregnancy ratings show mixed data: one source rates it likely safe, another possibly unsafe — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about use in pregnancy before you start.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Spearmint

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 — Spearmint.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 582 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 this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take hepatotoxic drugs (any medication your doctor has noted can stress the liver) or CNS depressants like sleep aids, sedatives, or anxiety medications. The severity is Moderate for both categories.

No interactions are documented for other ingredient combinations, but your pharmacist can confirm your exact medications.

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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.

This spearmint extract might be worth trying if you're interested in herbal support and have no liver concerns or sedating medications. But if you take anything for sleep, anxiety, blood pressure, or liver health, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interaction data spans many common drugs.

For pregnancy, the evidence is mixed, so clear it with your own healthcare provider.

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 Dec 13, 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 Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434286249
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281474
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 Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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
064434286249
IngredientAmount% DV
Spearmint Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor

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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) Strawberry flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

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 Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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 with
581 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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581 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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 Extract2 drug types · 581 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor, 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

Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor has a known interaction with 581 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor 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.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant?
The data we hold is mixed — one source rates spearmint likely safe in pregnancy, another rates it possibly unsafe. There isn't enough agreement to know for sure. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it; they can weigh the evidence for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Spearmint is rated likely safe during lactation. That said, if you have concerns about any supplement while nursing, check with your pharmacist or doctor.
What is a glycerite, and why is it used here?
A glycerite is an herbal extract made by steeping the plant in glycerin instead of alcohol or water. It preserves the herb's active compounds and tastes smooth — in this case, it's flavored with strawberry. It's a liquid form rather than a capsule or tablet.
Can I get the same benefits from spearmint tea instead?
The data we hold doesn't establish reliable benefits for any use in this product, so we can't compare. What we do know is that food and tea amounts are generally safer than concentrated supplements — if you want to try spearmint, starting with food or tea is a gentler option to discuss with your doctor.
Will this help with bloating or IBS?
The evidence is rated insufficient to say whether spearmint works for flatulence or irritable bowel syndrome. There isn't enough reliable data yet on these uses.
What's the most common side effect?
Taken by mouth, spearmint is well tolerated. The side effects we have data for are mostly allergic reactions — contact skin rash, mouth swelling, or lip irritation — in people sensitive to spearmint. If you've had reactions to mints or spearmint before, be cautious.

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The Full Monographs Behind Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor’s Ingredients

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Spearmint Leaf Strawberry Flavor'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 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
  1. 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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  3. 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
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  5. 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.
  6. 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
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  12. Tomson, N., Murdoch, S., and Finch, T. M. The dangers of making mint sauce. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):92-93. PubMed
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Ormerod, A. D. and Main, R. A. Sensitisation to "sensitive teeth" toothpaste. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13(3):192-193. PubMed
  17. Skrebova, N., Brocks, K., and Karlsmark, T. Allergic contact cheilitis from spearmint oil. Contact Dermatitis 1998;39(1):35. PubMed
  18. Damiani E, Aloia AM, Priore MG, et al. Allergy to mint (Mentha spicata). J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012;22:309-10.
  19. 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
  20. Lasrado JA, Nieman KM, Fonseca BA, et al. Safety and tolerability of a dried aqueous spearmint extract. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2017;86:167-176. PubMed

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