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Sweet Woodruff Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Sweet Woodruff is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, anxiety, restlessness, and sleep, liver and gallbladder complaints.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) dried herb liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra

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: a liquid extract of dried Sweet Woodruff herb. The menstruum (the liquid used to extract the herb) is an inactive ingredient that helps deliver the extract.

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 Sweet Woodruff product and its label doesn't state a use — see Sweet Woodruff'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 doesn't establish that sweet woodruff works for any of the conditions it's traditionally used for — angina, heart arrhythmia, chronic venous insufficiency, migraine headache, or respiratory tract infections all fall into insufficient evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the science isn't there yet to confirm it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Woodruff

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, sweet woodruff is generally well tolerated, but a full safety review hasn't been done. Headache is the most common side effect.

In rare cases and especially at larger doses, it can cause liver disease, stupor, or dizziness. Because sweet woodruff contains coumarin — a compound that can be harmful in larger or long-term doses — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Woodruff

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 — Sweet Woodruff.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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.

Check your medications before starting if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel). The herb contains coumarin, which could theoretically increase their effects and bleeding risk.

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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.

Sweet woodruff is traditionally used for circulation and headache, but the evidence for those uses isn't established yet. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, talk with your pharmacist before using it — the coumarin content is low, but caution is warranted.

Avoid it 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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Sweet Woodruff, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0606595850879
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234492
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0606595850879
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) dried herb liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Poland.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Galium odoratum

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Sweet woodruff is a fragrant European herb traditionally used for digestion, calming, and various other complaints, but solid human evidence for any o...

Certified organic Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) dried herb liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Sweet Woodruff 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.

certified organic Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) dried herb liquid extract1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the effects of some anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding.
Sweet woodruff contains coumarin and coumarin derivatives. However, the levels of coumarin found in sweet woodruff are so low that clinically relevant effects are doubtful. Until more is known, use with caution.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sweet Woodruff, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Sweet Woodruff by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Sweet Woodruff has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sweet Woodruff 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's in this sweet woodruff extract?
It's made from dried sweet woodruff herb in liquid form. The only other ingredient is the menstruum, a liquid used to extract the herb's compounds.
Does sweet woodruff actually work for migraine or circulation problems?
The evidence we have isn't enough to confirm it works for migraine, circulation problems, or any of the other conditions it's traditionally used for. More research is needed.
What side effects should I watch for?
Headache is the most common one. In larger amounts, sweet woodruff can cause dizziness or stupor. In rare cases, it may cause liver damage, so don't use it long-term without talking to your pharmacist.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're considering it.
Why does coumarin matter if the levels are low?
Coumarin is a compound in sweet woodruff that can thin the blood and increase bleeding risk, especially with certain medications. Even though the levels here are low, we recommend caution if you take blood thinners.

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Sources & How We Checked

Sweet Woodruff'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 6 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.

Sweet Woodruff 6 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Sulma, T. and Wierzchowska, K. [Studies on the content of coumarin in the herbs of the woodruff (Herba Asperulae odoratae) throughout the vegetative period of the plant.]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1963;20:77-82.
  4. Kovac-Besovic, E. E. and Duric, K. Thin layer chromatography-application in qualitative analysis on presence of coumarins and flavonoids in plant material. Bosn.J Basic Med.Sci. 2003;3(3):19-26. PubMed
  5. Stuart, M. The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism. 1979.
  6. Kahkeshani N, Farahanikia B, Mahdaviani P, et al. Antioxidant and burn healing potential of Galium odoratum extracts. Res Pharm Sci 2013;8(3):197-203.

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