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Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, loss of appetite, menstrual discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 643 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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: zedoary root glycerite liquid extract, a concentrated form of wild turmeric. The extract is suspended in glycerin and flavored with mint.

Zedoary is a traditional herb with a long history in food use, but when taken as a supplement at higher doses, the human safety data is limited.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Zedoary product and its label doesn't state a use — see Zedoary'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 zedoary in treating rotaviral diarrhea or high cholesterol is insufficient to rate — we don't have enough reliable data yet to say whether it works for these uses. If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with us about what the current research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Zedoary has generally been used safely in food amounts for a long time, but supplement-dose safety data in humans is limited. The safety notes advise against it during pregnancy because it may affect the uterus and there isn't enough data to be sure.

Breastfeeding safety is also unknown, so it's best to avoid it while nursing. No adverse effects (side effects) are documented in the data we hold, but the small amount of human safety research means uncommon effects could exist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Zedoary

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 — Zedoary.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 644 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.

Before you take this, double-check any medications processed by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, especially tyrosine kinase inhibitors like lapatinib or sorafenib used in cancer care. Zedoary may slow how your liver clears these drugs and raise their levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This single-ingredient liquid extract is mainly a consideration if you're interested in traditional herbal use, but the evidence for its effectiveness at supplement doses isn't established. Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid it.

If you take any medications metabolized by your liver — especially cancer drugs — check them 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 Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434285310
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281445
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 Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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
064434285310
IngredientAmount% DV
Zedoary 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 2005 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.

See for yourself

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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.

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
643 drugs
0.13 mL per serving

Zedoary is a ginger-family root used in traditional Asian and Indian medicine, mostly for digestion and as a spice. Scientific evidence in humans is v...

Zedoary 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

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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643Drugs
643 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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.

Zedoary Root Glycerite Liquid Extract1 drug type · 643 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, zedoary might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In-vitro research shows that a methanol extract of zedoary strongly inhibits the CYP3A4 metabolism of the tyrosine kinase inhibitors lapatinib and sorafenib, and to a lesser extent, gefitinib.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint Flavor has a known interaction with 643 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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 zedoary if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Zedoary is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there's no reliable safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided during nursing. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about alternatives.
Does zedoary actually work for diarrhea or high cholesterol?
The evidence we have is insufficient to rate it for either use — we don't have enough reliable data yet. If you're considering it for a specific condition, ask your pharmacist what the current science actually supports.
What are the side effects of zedoary?
None are documented in the data we hold, but that's partly because human safety research at supplement doses is limited. It's been used safely in food for a long time.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
It doesn't interact with many different medications — the number 633 reflects individual drugs that are all metabolized the same way by one liver enzyme called CYP3A4. If you take something processed by that enzyme, zedoary may slow its clearance.
What exactly is zedoary?
Zedoary is a plant root, also called wild turmeric, with a long history in traditional use. This product is a glycerite liquid extract — zedoary concentrated in glycerin, so you're getting a more potent dose than you'd get from food.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) Mint 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

Zedoary Root (Wild Turmeric) 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 5 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.

Zedoary 5 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. Tariq S, Imran M, Mushtaq Z, Asghar N. Phytopreventive antihypercholesterolemic and antilipidemic perspectives of zedoary (Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe) herbal tea. Lipids Health Dis 2016;15:39. doi: 10.1186/s12944-016-0210-y.
  4. Rodseeda C, Yamanont P, Pinthong D, Korprasertthaworn P. Inhibitory effects of Thai herbal extracts on the cytochrome P450 3A-mediated the metabolism of gefitinib, lapatinib and sorafenib. Toxicol Rep 2022;9:1846-1852. PubMed
  5. Niu LQ, Xiao L, Cai QH, et al. Comparative effectiveness of Chinese herbal injections treating for rotavirus enteritis in children: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Integr Med Res 2023;12(2):100944. PubMed

See these in context on the Zedoary monograph →

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