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Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

First and foremost: checking Wintergreen Herb 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: Major

Wintergreen Herb Mint 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.

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Check Your Meds Against Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wintergreen Herb 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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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. It's a liquid extract meant to deliver wintergreen's properties in an easy-to-use form, flavored with mint.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin and mint flavor, which help deliver and taste the product.

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 isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate wintergreen for back pain, muscle soreness, or joint pain — so we can't tell you whether it actually works for those purposes based on the research we have on file.

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 seems to be well tolerated when taken by mouth, but wintergreen oil is a different story and may be unsafe orally. The main concern is salicylate poisoning — the oil contains methyl salicylate, which can cause headache, ringing in the ears, and confusion if you swallow enough of it.

Topically, wintergreen oil is generally well tolerated, but it can cause contact dermatitis (an irritant or allergic rash), and you should never cover it with an occlusive dressing because that increases absorption of toxic amounts. For pregnancy, the safety data isn't on file for this ingredient.

For breastfeeding, wintergreen is rated likely unsafe — so the safety data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 this product against warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin before you use it. Warfarin interactions are Major severity — wintergreen can increase bleeding risk.

Aspirin interactions are Moderate — combining them raises the risk of salicylate toxicity. If you take any other blood thinners or pain relievers, run them through the checker on this page.

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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.

Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor may appeal to someone looking for a traditional herbal extract, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't clear. More importantly, if you take warfarin, aspirin, or other medications, you need to check them against this product first — the interactions are real and documented.

Talk 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 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 Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435171476
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281449
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 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
064435171476
IngredientAmount% DV
Wintergreen Herb 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 2006 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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Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wintergreen Herb 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.

Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
37 drugs
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, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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37Drugs
2 Major 35 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract 37

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor interact with 37 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wintergreen Herb 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.

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
Wintergreen Herb Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wintergreen Herb 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

Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wintergreen Herb Mint 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 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.
Is wintergreen oil safe to swallow?
No. The safety data advises against swallowing wintergreen oil — it's extremely toxic if swallowed and can cause salicylate poisoning with symptoms like headache, ringing in the ears, and confusion. Wintergreen leaf by itself seems better tolerated orally, but this is a liquid extract, so talk with your pharmacist before use.
Can I use this if I take warfarin?
You need to check with your pharmacist first. Wintergreen oil can increase warfarin's effects and raise your bleeding risk because the methyl salicylate it contains gets absorbed into your bloodstream. This is a Major-severity interaction with case reports backing it up.
Does wintergreen actually help with joint pain or muscle soreness?
We don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works for those purposes. The research backing for wintergreen on joint pain, muscle soreness, and back pain is insufficient to rate.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
No — wintergreen is rated likely unsafe for breastfeeding, so the safety data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're nursing.
What inactive ingredients are in this product?
The inactive ingredients are glycerin and mint flavor. These help deliver the product and give it taste.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wintergreen Herb Mint Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Wintergreen

Interacts with 37 drugs

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 may help ease minor muscle and joint pa...

Read the full Wintergreen monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wintergreen Herb 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.

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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