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Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Samsara Herbs

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

Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract is a dietary supplement by Samsara Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, heart and blood vessel health, blood pressure support.Based on those ingredients, 811 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Aronia melanocarpa. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs

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: aronia melanocarpa, commonly called chokeberry, in a concentrated 20:1 extract form. That ratio means the powder is made by concentrating the plant material to 20 times its original strength.

There are no other active ingredients or inactive fillers listed.

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 Chokeberry product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chokeberry'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 chokeberry on the claims tested is weak. For cardiovascular disease, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective — the research doesn't show meaningful benefit.

For age-related cognitive decline, age-related macular degeneration (vision loss), athletic performance, and cancer, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. The facts don't establish effectiveness for any condition in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chokeberry

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.

Chokeberry is generally well tolerated as a food, but safety data for concentrated supplements like this one is sparse. The main concern: this is a concentrated extract, not the juice or whole berry you'd eat, and concentrated supplements haven't been well studied — so caution is warranted.

The most common side effects reported with chokeberry juice were gastrointestinal: constipation, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. In one small study, about 14% of people drinking 100 mL of juice daily reported these issues; in another, about 53% reported them at a higher dose.

We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data on file for this ingredient.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chokeberry

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 — Chokeberry.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 812 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.

Double-check this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), diabetes medications, drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (a large group), or trabectedin. The severity of these interactions ranges from Moderate.

No interactions are documented for ingredients we could not check — but we could check this one, and it does interact with these medication types.

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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 safety information is well characterized.

If you take a blood thinner, diabetes medication, or any cancer drug — especially trabectedin — talk to your pharmacist before trying this. Even without those medications, the evidence for what this product actually does is limited, and concentrated chokeberry supplements haven't been studied much.

Start low if you do use it, watch for stomach upset, and check your exact drugs first.

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 21, 2024.

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 Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Samsara Herbs
Barcode (UPC) X000WFE9P1
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 1 Pound(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 319930
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 Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs, 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:
2850 Milligram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2850 Milligram(s)
Servings per container
160
UPC/BARCODE
X000WFE9P1
IngredientAmount% DV
Aronia melanocarpa2850 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Full Spectrum

Full Spectrum herbal extracts are made by concentrating the herb into an extract form, while maintaining all of its original compounds. The ideal choice for those wanting a more potent version of a complete herbal powder.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice USA Tested 3rd party USA tested

General Statements

About us At Samsara Herbs, we believe that all positive change in the world must first begin with positive change from within. We invite you to tap into your own infinite power through the use of our potent herbal extracts! We seek out only quality herbs from our trusted sources from around the world for use in our herbal extracts. Samsara Herbs, dedicated to empowering your life force!

Formula

Description Aronia, also known as “Chokeberry”, is a hardy shrub, able to withstand ailments that would destroy other plants. It contains one of the highest ORAC counts of any plant in nature and is a superfood.

Storage

Storage Cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Our water soluble herbal extracts are best mixed in juice or a smoothie, although mixing in water is perfectly fine if you can tolerate the taste. Suggested use: Take 1 Scoop 1-3 times per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

Precautions

Caution: If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or taking medications, consult your hearth care professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

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Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs

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

Serving size2850 Milligram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container160 Amounts shown are per serving.

Aronia melanocarpa

Interacts with
811 drugs
2850 mg per serving

Chokeberry (aronia) is a dark berry rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, and it's widely eaten as juice, jam, and supplements. Early research hint...

Aronia melanocarpa monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs Drug Interactions

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811 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract 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.

Aronia melanocarpa4 drug types · 811 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, chokeberry might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Clinical and in vitro research suggests that chokeberry extract can temporarily inhibit platelet aggregation and decrease clot formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chokeberry might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Some clinical research shows that chokeberry decreases levels of blood glucose in some patients with diabetes. However, other clinical research suggests that chokeberry has no significant effect on blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, chokeberry might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that chokeberry inhibits CYP3A4. In humans, there is one case report of a drug interaction with trabectedin, a CYP3A4 substrate, which is hypothesized to have been caused by chokeberry inhibition of CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Trabectedin (Yondelis)

Theoretically, chokeberry might increase the effects and adverse effects of trabectedin.
In one case report, a patient drinking chokeberry juice developed rhabdomyolysis induced by trabectedin, a cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrate. It is possible that inhibition of CYP3A4 by chokeberry juice might have inhibited the metabolism of trabectedin and increased trabectedin levels in this patient.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract, from the product label.

Samsara Herbs

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Name
Samsara Herbs Inc.
Street Address
PO Box 160215
City
Clearfield
State
Utah
ZipCode
84016
Phone Number
1-844-972-6727
Web Address
www.SamsaraHerbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs: Common Questions

Does Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract by Samsara Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract has a known interaction with 811 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract 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.
Will this give me stomach trouble?
Possibly. Gastrointestinal side effects like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps were the most common reported with chokeberry juice in clinical studies — about 14% to 53% of people depending on the dose and duration. Start with a small amount and see how you tolerate it.
Does aronia really help with heart health?
The data suggests it's possibly ineffective for cardiovascular disease — the research doesn't show it reliably improves heart health outcomes. If heart health is your goal, talk to your doctor about proven strategies instead.
Is this safe to take long-term?
We don't have enough safety data for long-term use of concentrated chokeberry supplements. It's well tolerated as a food in normal amounts, but this is a concentrated extract, and that hasn't been studied much — so we can't say either way. Use caution and check in with your pharmacist.
What exactly is a 20:1 extract?
The 20:1 ratio means the powder is made by concentrating chokeberry 20 times — so a little bit of powder provides as much of the plant as a much larger amount of fresh berry would. That's why it's more potent and why caution matters.
Can I take this if I'm on blood thinner medication?
Chokeberry may thin the blood slightly, so combining it with a blood thinner carries a moderate risk of bleeding. Do not start this without checking with your pharmacist first — your medications and dose matter.

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The Full Monographs Behind Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Aronia 20:1 Concentrated Extract'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 8 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.

Chokeberry 8 references
  1. Sikora J, Broncel M, Markowicz M, Chalubinski M, Wojdan K, Mikiciuk-Olasik E. Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic syndrome. Eur J Nutr. 2012 Aug;51 PubMed
  2. Simeonov SB, Botushanov NP, Karahanian EB, Pavlova MB, Husianitis HK, Troev DM. Effects of Aronia melanocarpa juice as part of the dietary regimen in patients with diabetes mellitus. Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2002;44(3):20-3.
  3. Savikin K, Menkovic N, Zdunic G, Pljevljakusic D, Spasic S, Kardum N, Konic-Ristic A. Dietary supplementation with polyphenol-rich chokeberry juice improves skin morphology in cellulite. J Med Food. 2014 May;17(5):582-7. PubMed
  4. Bräunlich M, Christensen H, Johannesen S, Slimestad R, Wangensteen H, Malterud KE, Barsett H. In vitro inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A4 by Aronia melanocarpa constituents. Planta Med. 2013 Jan;79(2):137-41. PubMed
  5. Strippoli S, Lorusso V, Albano A, Guida M. Herbal-drug interaction induced rhabdomyolysis in a liposarcoma patient receiving trabectedin. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Jul 30;13:199. PubMed
  6. Ryszawa N, Kawczynska-Drózdz A, Pryjma J, Czesnikiewicz-Guzik M, Adamek-Guzik T, Naruszewicz M, Korbut R, Guzik TJ. Effects of novel plant antioxidants on platelet superoxide production and aggregation in atherosclerosis. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2006 Dec;57(
  7. Milutinovic M, Velickovic Radovanovic R, Savikin K, et al. Chokeberry juice supplementation in type 2 diabetic patients - impact on health status. J Appl Biomed 2019;17(4):218-224. PubMed
  8. Lackner S, Sconocchia T, Ziegler T, et al. Immunomodulatory effects of aronia juice polyphenols-results of a randomized placebo-controlled human intervention study and cell culture experiments. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022;11(7):1283. PubMed

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