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Dietary supplement

Vanilla Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Vanilla is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for flavoring for food and drinks, aromatherapy for relaxation, mild digestive complaints (traditional use).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 Vanilla 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 a single-ingredient liquid extract: certified organic vanilla bean (Vanilla planifolia). It's made using a menstruum—a liquid solvent used to pull the active compounds from the plant material.

You get one active ingredient in a concentrated form.

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 Vanilla product and its label doesn't state a use — see Vanilla'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 have rates vanilla for wrinkled skin, but the evidence isn't established well enough to say whether it works. That's the only condition in our facts, and it carries an insufficient evidence rating.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vanilla

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.

Vanilla in the amounts you'd eat in food is generally recognized as safe for most people. This is a supplement-strength product, though, and concentrated doses aren't well studied, so use caution.

The ingredient is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Vanilla is well tolerated when taken by mouth in food amounts.

At higher doses or with topical use, it's been linked to allergic reactions including contact dermatitis and, in children with atopic dermatitis (eczema-prone skin), eczematous reactions. Workers exposed to large amounts of vanilla during processing have reported headache, dermatitis, and insomnia—a pattern historically called occupational vanillism.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vanilla

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 this product's ingredient.

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.

If you're curious about vanilla extract as a supplement, the safety data supports food amounts but notes that concentrated supplement doses aren't well studied. If you have sensitive skin or a history of dermatitis or allergies, pay attention to how your skin responds.

Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about whether this is right for you.

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 Vanilla, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0617503379429
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235159
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vanilla 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
0617503379429
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) dried bean liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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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.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

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

Non GMO

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

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

Vanilla planifolia

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

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

See for yourself

Vanilla by Herbal Terra label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vanilla 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

Vanilla is best known and very safe as a food flavoring, and small amounts used in cooking are not a concern for most people. As a health supplement,...

Certified organic Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) dried bean liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Vanilla by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vanilla. 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 Vanilla, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vanilla by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Vanilla by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Vanilla. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vanilla 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 vanilla safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Yes, vanilla is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Food amounts are well established, but remember that concentrated supplement doses aren't as well studied—so if you're pregnant or nursing, it's worth a quick conversation with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
Can vanilla cause side effects?
Vanilla is well tolerated in food amounts. At higher doses, it's been linked to allergic reactions and contact dermatitis, especially in people with sensitive or eczema-prone skin. Workers handling large amounts of vanilla have reported headache, skin irritation, and sleep problems.
Does this product actually help with wrinkles?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say either way. That's the only condition we have data on, and it's rated as having insufficient reliable evidence.
What's the menstruum in this product?
It's the liquid solvent used to extract the active compounds from the vanilla bean. It's an inactive ingredient—a carrier that helps deliver the vanilla extract.
Is this certified organic?
Yes, the vanilla bean in this product is certified organic.

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Vanilla label
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The Full Monographs Behind Vanilla’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vanilla'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 5 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.

Vanilla 5 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
  2. Kanny, G., Hatahet, R., Moneret-Vautrin, D. A., Kohler, C., and Bellut, A. Allergy and intolerance to flavouring agents in atopic dermatitis in young children. Allerg.Immunol (Paris) 1994;26(6):204-210.
  3. Ferguson, J. E. and Beck, M. H. Contact sensitivity to vanilla in a lip salve. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(5):352. PubMed
  4. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS): Vanillin (CAS #121-33-5). Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh-rtecs/YW581E98.html. Updated November 16,2018. Accessed October
  5. Bacqueville D, Maret A, Noizet M, et al. Efficacy of a dermocosmetic serum combining bakuchiol and vanilla tahitensis extract to prevent skin photoaging in vitro and to improve clinical outcomes for naturally aged skin. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020

See these in context on the Vanilla 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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