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Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ELV King

Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote is a dietary supplement by ELV King with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diarrhea relief, constipation and digestive health, cholesterol support.Based on those ingredients, 23 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pectin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has 2 active ingredients: pectin and tejocote. Pectin is a fiber derived from fruit that's used in foods and supplements, often studied for potential cholesterol and blood sugar support.

Tejocote is a traditional plant ingredient, but we hold no detailed safety or effectiveness information for it in our data.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Pectin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Pectin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Pectin has possibly effective evidence for helping with high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). For blood sugar control (prediabetes) and radiation exposure, the evidence is currently insufficient to rate — we don't have enough reliable data to know if it works for those purposes.

We hold no effectiveness data for tejocote.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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.

Pectin from food and normal supplement amounts is generally well tolerated, though some people report diarrhea, gas, loose stools, or mild stomach cramps. Rarely, allergic reactions including anaphylaxis can occur in sensitive individuals.

For pregnancy, pectin at typical food amounts appears likely safe, but concentrated supplement use hasn't been well studied — check with your doctor. Breastfeeding safety data is similarly limited, so discuss it with your pharmacist or doctor if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pectin

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 — Pectin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 23 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 you start, check any heart medications (especially digoxin), cholesterol-lowering drugs like lovastatin, and tetracycline antibiotics you may be taking. Pectin can reduce how well your body absorbs these Moderate-severity drug interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional tejocote use and have no concerns about pectin interactions with your current medications. If you take heart medications like digoxin, cholesterol drugs like lovastatin, or tetracycline antibiotics, talk to your pharmacist before adding this — pectin can interfere with how your body absorbs them.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.

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 Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote, straight from the product label.

Brand ELV King
Net contents 0.85 Ounce(s); 10 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 313751
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
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 Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King, 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 Piece(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Piece(s)
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Pectin21 mg--
Tejocote49 mg--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: For adult use only, take one (1) piece daily after breakfast with a full glass of water.

Recommendations: Drink eight glasses of water a day (8 ounces each). Eat 1-2 bananas or any other high-potassium food every day to prevent the eventual loss of it.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplements, if unpleasant effects occur discontinue use.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplements, if unpleasant effects occur discontinue use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use the product if safety seal is damaged or missing.

For Sale in USA only

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Made in Mexico All natural

It is produced without the use of toxic and persistant pesticides, synthetic hormones, genetic engineering or other excluded practices, sewage sludge, or irradiation.

Carefully harvested cut into micro-doses and then packaged.

Formula

Product benefits and qualities: ELV King (Tejocote Root) is recommended to help lose weight. It's 100% natural. It is produced without the use of toxic and persistant pesticides, synthetic hormones, genetic engineering or other excluded practices, sewage sludge, or irradiation.

Seals/Symbols

MX Hecho EN Mexico

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King label

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Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Piece(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Pectin

Interacts with
23 drugs
21 mg per serving

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly he...

Pectin monograph & interactions

Tejocote

49 mg per serving
Interaction report

Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King Drug Interactions

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23Drugs
23 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pectin 23

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote interact with 23 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pectin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote 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.

Pectin3 drug types · 23 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of digoxin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking digoxin with a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of digoxin by about 62%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Lovastatin (Mevacor)

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of lovastatin, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of pectin and lovastatin might reduce the cholesterol-lowering effect of lovastatin, possibly due to reduced intestinal absorption of lovastatin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, pectin might reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, potentially decreasing their effectiveness.
A small clinical study shows that taking tetracycline with bismuth subsalicylate in a kaolin-pectin suspension reduces the absorption of tetracycline by about 34%. It is unclear if these effects are due to pectin, kaolin, bismuth subsalicylate, or the combination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pectin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote, from the product label.

ELV King

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Name
KING ELV
City
Wilmington
ZipCode
19804
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Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King: Common Questions

Does Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote by ELV King interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote has a known interaction with 23 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 exactly is pectin, and why is it in this product?
Pectin is a fiber found naturally in fruit. It's added to supplements because research suggests it may help support cholesterol levels. It's generally safe in food amounts, though concentrated supplement doses haven't been as thoroughly studied.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Food amounts of pectin appear likely safe in pregnancy, but concentrated supplement amounts haven't been well studied during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during these times.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate pectin well. Some experience mild diarrhea, gas, loose stools, or stomach cramps. Allergic reactions are rare but can happen in sensitive individuals — if you notice difficulty breathing or severe swelling, seek immediate help.
Is there evidence this supplement actually works?
Pectin has possibly effective evidence for cholesterol support. For blood sugar and radiation exposure — both traditional uses — the evidence we have isn't strong enough to rate. We hold no effectiveness data for tejocote itself.
What is tejocote, and why don't you have interaction data for it?
Tejocote is a traditional plant ingredient in this product. We simply don't hold monograph data for it yet, so we can't check whether it interacts with medications. Your pharmacist may be able to look into it further.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pectin

Interacts with 23 drugs

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and di...

Read the full Pectin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Tejocote Root Raiz de Tejocote'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 11 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.

Pectin 11 references
  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. 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
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

See these in context on the Pectin 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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