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Dietary supplement

Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for intestinal worms and parasites, digestive upset and gas, cooking herb (culinary use as epazote).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 Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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: a wormseed extract in powder form, concentrated 4 parts extract to 1 part carrier. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: intestinal parasite and worm support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Intestinal parasite infection, intestinal worms, parasitic infection, helminthiasis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Wormseed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Intestinal parasite infection (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for wormseed extract in treating influenza or intestinal parasite infections is insufficient and unreliable. We don't hold enough data to rate whether it actually works for these uses.

If you're considering it for either of these reasons, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist, since the safety concerns may outweigh unclear benefits.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wormseed

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.

Wormseed extract at medicinal doses is unsafe to take by mouth. Serious poisoning is possible, with symptoms including seizures, muscle twitching, stomach irritation, kidney problems, vision changes, and even death — though these severe effects are rare.

Culinary amounts are generally well tolerated, but this product is a concentrated extract, not a food. The product is unsafe in pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation and may harm the developing baby.

Safety during breastfeeding is not established, so medicinal amounts should be avoided.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wormseed

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 wormseed. However, this product carries its own serious safety risks at medicinal doses, so discuss it with your pharmacist before you start, regardless of what you're taking.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Wormseed extract is not recommended for medicinal use due to serious safety concerns at the doses needed for its traditional purposes. The evidence that it works for influenza or parasites is also too weak to rely on.

If you're considering this product, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.

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 Jun 22, 2023.

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 Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435216399
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 290884
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435216399
IngredientAmount% DV
Wormseed Extract, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wormseed Extract, Powder

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Wormseed (also called epazote) is a strong-smelling herb traditionally used to expel intestinal worms and to flavor food. Its essential oil is potenti...

Wormseed Extract, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder. 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 Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder 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 this safe to use while pregnant?
No. Wormseed extract is unsafe in pregnancy because it has traditionally been used to bring on menstruation and may harm the baby. Avoid medicinal use if you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is not established. Avoid medicinal amounts while you're nursing. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking about using it.
Does wormseed extract actually treat parasites or flu?
The evidence is insufficient and unreliable for both uses. We don't have enough data to say whether it works, so it's not something you can count on for treating these conditions.
What are the serious side effects?
At medicinal doses, wormseed extract can cause poisoning with symptoms like seizures, muscle twitching, stomach upset, kidney irritation, vision problems, and rarely, death. Even though serious effects are rare, the risk exists at the doses traditionally used as medicine.
Is this different from using wormseed as a spice or flavoring?
Yes. Culinary amounts of wormseed are generally well tolerated. This product is a concentrated medicinal extract — much stronger — and carries a much higher safety risk.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wormseed 4:1 Extract Powder'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.

Wormseed 1 reference
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

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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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