SodaMelt™ Ingredients Explained in Plain English
Quick answer
The SodaMelt label lists twelve ingredients: Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) and a proprietary blend of Oat Straw, Alfalfa Herb, Psyllium Husk, Chinese Rhubarb Root, Scabrous Gentian Root, Aloe Vera Leaf, Cascara Sagrada Bark, Goldenseal Root, Buckthorn Bark, Bentonite and Lactobacillus acidophilus. The Supplement Facts panel, with every amount, is printed on the bottle.
Here is a friendly walk through each listed ingredient. These are general descriptions of what each one is and where people meet it, not promises about results.
Oat Straw · Green stalk of the oat plant
Made from the dried stalks of Avena sativa, the same cereal plant that gives us oatmeal, long used in herbal teas and baking.
This guide follows oats from field to bowl.
Alfalfa Herb · Leafy legume
The leafy plant Medicago sativa, grown worldwide as a crop and known on the plate as crunchy alfalfa sprouts.
This guide explores alfalfa, from sprouts to hay.
Psyllium Husk · Seed husk from Plantago ovata
The outer husk of Plantago ovata seeds, a pantry fiber used in baking, breakfast mixes and gluten-free recipes.
This guide shows psyllium husk in baking and pantry uses.
Chinese Rhubarb Root · Root of Rheum palmatum
A large-leaved plant from Asia whose root has a long place in traditional herbal gardens and apothecary shelves.
This glossary introduces common herbal roots and barks.
Scabrous Gentian Root · Root of Gentiana scabra
A flowering gentian from East Asia, grown for its root and its deep blue blossoms.
This glossary introduces common herbal roots and barks.
Aloe Vera Leaf · Succulent leaf
The thick, gel-filled leaf of Aloe barbadensis, a familiar windowsill succulent used in juices and household plant care.
This guide covers aloe plant care and kitchen history.
Cascara Sagrada Bark · Bark of a buckthorn tree
The dried bark of Rhamnus purshiana, a tree native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.
This glossary introduces common herbal roots and barks.
Goldenseal Root · Golden-yellow woodland root
The yellow root of Hydrastis canadensis, a woodland plant from eastern North America named for its golden color.
This glossary introduces common herbal roots and barks.
Buckthorn Bark · Bark of Rhamnus cathartica
The bark of a hardy shrub or small tree, widely found across Europe and now in many parts of North America.
This glossary introduces common herbal roots and barks.
Bentonite · Natural volcanic clay
A fine, naturally occurring clay formed from weathered volcanic ash and named for the Benton formation in Wyoming.
The capsule label guide shows how to read the full list.
Lactobacillus acidophilus · Familiar culture
A bacterial culture best known from yogurt and other fermented foods.
This guide explains yogurt and fermented foods.
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) · Mineral on the panel
Calcium is a familiar mineral found in dairy foods and leafy greens, listed on the label as calcium carbonate.
The capsule label guide shows how to read the full list.
Where to find the amounts
The brand lists the ingredients by name. The Supplement Facts panel on the bottle shows the full details, and customer support can share more through the contact information on the order page.
Where to find the full label
Our guide to reading a capsule label shows how to use the panel and the order page together.
Common questions
Sources & further reading
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Knowods.od.nih.gov
- NCCIH: Relaxation Techniqueswww.nccih.nih.gov
- NIA: Exercise and Physical Activitywww.nia.nih.gov
- USDA MyPlatewww.myplate.gov
- CDC: Physical Activity Basicswww.cdc.gov