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Dietary supplement

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle and joint pain (topical), arthritis discomfort, headaches.Based on those ingredients, 37 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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: wintergreen herb glycerite liquid extract. Wintergreen leaf and wintergreen oil have been used traditionally for pain and inflammation, though the evidence supporting those uses is not established in the data we hold.

The product also contains glycerin and chocolate flavor as inactive ingredients.

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 Wintergreen product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wintergreen'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 evidence for wintergreen is insufficient to rate its use for back pain, muscle soreness, or joint pain. We don't have established effectiveness data for this ingredient in our records, so its actual benefit for these conditions is unclear.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wintergreen

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.

Wintergreen leaf taken by mouth appears to be well tolerated in most people, but wintergreen oil — which is what's concentrated in this liquid extract — carries real safety concerns. The oil contains methyl salicylate, and swallowing it can cause salicylate poisoning, with symptoms like headache, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and confusion.

Topically applied, the oil is generally well tolerated unless it's covered with an occlusive dressing, which can trap enough of the oil to cause toxic absorption. Safety data for oral use of this extract is lacking, and the safety notes advise avoiding it in pregnancy and lactation due to salicylate exposure and insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wintergreen

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Wintergreen.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 37 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.

Check warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin with your pharmacist before using this product. Warfarin poses a Major interaction risk for increased bleeding, and aspirin poses a Moderate risk for salicylate toxicity.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take warfarin or aspirin, this product is not for you without talking to your pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real and documented. Even if you don't take those drugs, the evidence for wintergreen's effectiveness here is weak, and safety data for oral extracts is sparse.

Talk with your pharmacist before starting.

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 Dec 13, 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 Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435171490
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281448
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 Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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
064435171490
IngredientAmount% DV
Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2006 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Chocolate 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.

See for yourself

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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.

0.13 mL per serving

Wintergreen is a low-growing North American plant whose oil is rich in methyl salicylate, an aspirin-like compound used in topical pain rubs. While it...

Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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37Drugs
2 Major 35 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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.

Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract2 drug types · 37 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Using wintergreen oil topically might increase the effects and adverse effects of warfarin.
Several case reports show that concomitant use of topical wintergreen oil-containing products and warfarin can increase INR and bleeding risk due to systemic absorption of the methyl salicylate contained in wintergreen oil. Topical analgesic gels, lotions, creams, ointments, liniments, and sprays can contain up to 55% methyl salicylate.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Aspirin

Using wintergreen oil topically in large amounts, with occlusive dressings, or for prolonged periods of time might increase the risk of additive salicylate toxicity when used with aspirin.
Wintergreen oil contains methyl salicylate. Topical analgesic gels, lotions, creams, ointments, liniments, and sprays can contain up to 55% methyl salicylate.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 37 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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.
Is wintergreen oil safe to swallow?
No. Wintergreen oil is extremely toxic if swallowed and can cause salicylate poisoning — headache, ringing in the ears, and confusion. This product is a liquid extract, so it concentrates that risk. Wintergreen leaf (not the oil) seems better tolerated by mouth, but safety data for oral extracts like this one is lacking.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in both pregnancy and lactation due to the salicylate exposure and insufficient safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does wintergreen actually work for joint or muscle pain?
The evidence doesn't establish that. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate wintergreen for back pain, muscle soreness, or joint pain, so we can't say whether it actually helps.
Why is there a warning about occlusive dressings?
Wintergreen oil shouldn't be covered with an occlusive dressing (like plastic wrap) because it traps the oil against your skin and lets too much methyl salicylate get absorbed into your bloodstream, which can be toxic. This product is ingested, not topical, but it shows how potent the oil can be systemically.
What are the inactive ingredients?
Glycerin and chocolate flavor. These are fillers and flavoring — not active components.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wintergreen Herb Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wintergreen Herb Chocolate 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.

Wintergreen 7 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Gossel TA, Bricker JD. Principles of Clinical Toxicology. New York, NY:Raven Press, 1994.
  4. Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
  5. Chan TY. Potential dangers from topical preparations containing methyl salicylate. Hum Exp Toxicol 1996;15:747-50.
  6. Joss JD, LeBlond RF. Potentiation of warfarin anticoagulation associated with topical methyl salicylate. Ann Pharmacother 2000;34:729-33. PubMed
  7. Franceschi J, Darrigade AS, Jegou MH, Milpied B. First report of allergic contact dermatitis caused by Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) essential oil. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(2):193-195.

See these in context on the Wintergreen 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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