Violet Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Violet 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
Violet is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like eczema and cradle cap, mild respiratory complaints (cough), mild inflammation.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 Violet 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Violet Glycerite Liquid Extract (also known as heart's ease). It's delivered as a liquid glycerite, which means the plant extract is suspended in glycerin.
Glycerin is the only inactive ingredient listed — it's a common preservative and solvent in herbal liquids, not a filler in the traditional sense.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for violet in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and atopic dermatitis (eczema) is insufficient to rate. We don't hold reliable data on whether it actually works for these uses, so we can't tell you it will or won't help.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Violet is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. One important exception: if you have glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency — a genetic condition affecting how your red blood cells handle certain compounds — violet has caused hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells) in an infant with this condition.
If you or a family member has G6PD deficiency, check with your doctor before using this product. There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the safety notes advise against it during both.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. Still, it's worth confirming with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product is right for you before starting.
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.
Violet Glycerite Liquid Extract is generally well tolerated and has no documented medication interactions. The main caution is for people with G6PD deficiency, who should check with their doctor first.
Since the evidence for its effectiveness in COPD and eczema is still unclear, talk with your pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your specific situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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
General information
Key facts about Violet, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Violet by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Violet Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free No flavor
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.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Violet by TerraVita label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Violet 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.
Violet Glycerite Liquid Extract
No knowninteractions
Heart's Ease (Viola tricolor) is a traditional European herb used mostly for skin problems and mild coughs. Modern human evidence for these uses is ve...
Violet Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Violet by TerraVita Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Violet. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Violet, from the product label.
TerraVita
See all TerraVita products- Name
- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Violet by TerraVita: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Violet’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Violet'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Heart's Ease 4 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Behmanesh Y, Abdollahi M. Hemolysis after consumption of Viola tricolor. WHO Drug Inf (Iran) 2002;16:15-16.
- Klovekorn, W., Tepe, A., and Danesch, U. A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, half-side comparison with a herbal ointment containing Mahonia aquifolium, Viola tricolor and Centella asiatica for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatit
- Kirichenko TV, Sobenin IA, Markina YV, et al. Clinical effectiveness of a combination of black elder berries, violet herb, and calendula flowers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the results of a double-blinded placebo-controlled study. Biology (B PubMed
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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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