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Dietary supplement

Vetiver Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Vetiver is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for relaxation and stress relief (aromatherapy), sleep support, skin care and soothing irritated skin.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 Vetiver 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: vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) in the form of a dried herb liquid extract. Vetiver is a grass traditionally used in herbal and aromatherapy preparations.

The only other ingredient listed is menstruum, a liquid used to extract and preserve the herb.

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 Vetiver product and its label doesn't state a use — see Vetiver'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 effectiveness ratings for vetiver are not established in the data we hold. If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, there isn't enough evidence on file to say whether it works for that purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vetiver

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Vetiver is generally considered low-risk when used as aromatherapy or applied diluted on skin, but human safety data are limited. The safety data advise against medicinal or oral use during pregnancy.

There isn't enough information to confirm it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing and considering this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vetiver

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 the ingredients we could check in this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Vetiver is a single-ingredient herbal extract with no documented medication interactions. If you're using it for aromatherapy or topical skin use, the safety profile is fairly reassuring, though data are sparse.

Avoid taking it by mouth if you're pregnant. If you're breastfeeding or on any medications, check with your pharmacist first.

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 Vetiver, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7439500202288
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235160
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vetiver 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
7439500202288
IngredientAmount% DV
Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) dried herb liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: India.

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

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

Chrysopogon zizanioides

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

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

See for yourself

Vetiver by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vetiver 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

Vetiver is a fragrant grass whose roots produce an essential oil widely used in perfumes and aromatherapy for relaxation. Human evidence for any healt...

Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) dried herb liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Vetiver by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vetiver by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Vetiver by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Vetiver. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vetiver 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.
Can I use Vetiver if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advise against medicinal or oral use of vetiver during pregnancy. If you're pregnant and want to use it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough information to confirm vetiver is safe while breastfeeding. Check with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice if you're nursing.
What's menstruum in the ingredient list?
Menstruum is a liquid solvent used to extract the active herb and preserve it in liquid form. It's an inactive ingredient.
How is this product meant to be used—is it for aromatherapy or to swallow?
The product facts don't specify the intended use. Check the label or ask your pharmacist how to use this particular liquid extract safely.
Are there any side effects listed for vetiver?
No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold, though human safety information on vetiver is limited overall.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vetiver’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vetiver'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 1 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.

Vetiver 1 reference
  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.

See these in context on the Vetiver monograph →

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