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Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor 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

Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, hormone balance (popular belief).Based on those ingredients, 41 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor 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.

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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: wild yam root glycerite liquid extract. The inactive ingredients are glycerin and mint flavor, which are used as the extraction base and to make the liquid taste better.

Wild yam root is traditionally used for menopausal symptoms and other hormonal concerns, though as you'll see below, the evidence for most of those uses is limited or conflicting.

Does it work?

Leans against
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Leans against

The strongest graded evidence we hold for the stated purpose leans against a benefit.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Menopausal and menstrual symptom support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Menopausal symptoms, Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Postmenopausal conditions, Hormone balance, Menstrual cramps.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wild Yam is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Menopausal symptoms (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Wild Yam is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Postmenopausal conditions, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Dysmenorrhea.

The evidence for wild yam is mixed and thin. For menopausal symptoms, it's rated possibly ineffective—meaning the best available data suggest it likely doesn't work for hot flashes or other menopause-related issues.

For gallbladder disease, sexual dysfunction, painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea), and infertility, we don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to rate whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering this for one of those conditions, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Yam

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.

Wild yam is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth short-term in healthy adults, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are fever, headache, upset stomach, and vomiting—and headache and fever may be more likely at higher doses.

A rare serious reaction, anaphylaxis, has been reported. Due to insufficient safety data, wild yam should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Yam

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 — Wild Yam.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 41 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.

Double-check any estrogen-based medications before taking this product—including birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. Wild yam may theoretically increase or decrease their effects.

Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact prescriptions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with graded evidence leaning against its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Wild yam root is generally well tolerated short-term, but the evidence it actually works for menopausal symptoms is weak. The biggest caution is if you take estrogen-based medications—birth control, hormone therapy—since wild yam may interfere with how they work.

Long-term safety and use in pregnancy or breastfeeding aren't well studied. Check your medications with your pharmacist before you start.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435232702
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 280663
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435232702
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Mint flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

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.

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Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor 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.

Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
41 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Wild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for t...

Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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41Drugs
41 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 41

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor interact with 41 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor 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.

Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 41 drugs

Estrogens

Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Wild yam root shows estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects in vitro. Theoretically, wild yam might interfere with hormone therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Wild Yam Root Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 41 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor 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 take this if I'm on birth control?
Not without checking first. Wild yam may interfere with how estrogen in birth control works—either making it less effective or increasing its effects. Talk to your pharmacist with your specific birth control medication before starting this product.
Does wild yam actually help with hot flashes?
The evidence suggests it probably doesn't. Wild yam is rated possibly ineffective for menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. If you're looking for something that works for menopause, ask your pharmacist or doctor what the research actually supports.
Is it safe to take long-term?
The research on long-term safety isn't solid. We know it's likely fine short-term in healthy adults, but we don't have good data on safety beyond that. If you're thinking about taking it regularly for weeks or months, talk with your pharmacist first.
What side effects might I get?
Most commonly, fever, headache, upset stomach, and vomiting—especially at higher doses. These are usually mild. Anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction) is rare. Stop and call your doctor if you have trouble breathing or severe swelling.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Wild Yam

Interacts with 41 drugs

Wild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. Despite popular cl...

Read the full Wild Yam monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Yam Root Mint Flavor'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 7 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.

Wild Yam 7 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. Eagon PK, Elm MS, Hunter DS, et al. Medicinal herbs: modulation of estrogen action. Era of Hope Mtg, Dept Defense; Breast Cancer Res Prog, Atlanta, GA 2000;Jun 8-11.
  3. Cheong JL, Bucknall R. Retinal vein thrombosis associated with a herbal phytoestrogen preparation in a susceptible patient. Postgrad Med J 2005;81:266-7.. PubMed
  4. Rosenberg Zand, R. S., Jenkins, D. J., and Diamandis, E. P. Effects of natural products and nutraceuticals on steroid hormone-regulated gene expression. Clin Chim.Acta 2001;312(1-2):213-219. PubMed
  5. Araghiniknam M, Chung S, Nelson-White T, and et al. Antioxidant activity of Dioscorea and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in older humans. Life Sciences 1996;59:L147-L157.
  6. Zeng M, Zhang L, Li M, et al. Estrogenic effects of the extracts from the Chinese Yam (Dioscorea opposite Thunb.) and its effective compounds in vitro and in vivo. Molecules. 2018 Jan 23;23(2). Pii: E11. PubMed
  7. Lu J, Wong RN, Zhang L, et al. Comparative analysis of proteins with stimulating activity on ovarian estradiol biosynthesis from four different Dioscorea species in vitro using both phenotypic and target-based approaches: implication for treating menopaus

See these in context on the Wild Yam 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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