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Dietary supplement

Ba Dou Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Ba Dou is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for severe constipation (traditional purgative), digestive complaints, skin conditions (topical, traditional).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 Ba Dou by Herbal Terra

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 has one active ingredient: a liquid extract made from dried croton seeds. Croton is a plant whose seeds have been used in some traditional medicine systems, but the safety data we hold raises serious red flags about its use.

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 Croton Seeds product and its label doesn't state a use — see Croton Seeds'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.

We hold no effectiveness data for croton seeds in our files, so we cannot tell you whether this product is expected to work for any particular condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Croton Seeds

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.

Croton seeds and croton oil are toxic and carry a risk of severe, sometimes fatal poisoning. Taken by mouth, they can cause burning in the mouth, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, painful bowel movements, and collapse.

Applied to the skin, croton oil can cause itching, burning, and blistering. The safety data advises against use in pregnancy because croton is a strong irritant and purgative that may harm the developing baby.

Breastfeeding is rated unsafe — toxic compounds may pass into breast milk, and safety is not established.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Croton Seeds

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 with medications are documented in our data for this ingredient. However, this product carries serious safety concerns unrelated to drug interactions that you must discuss with a healthcare provider before use.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

We cannot recommend this product. The safety profile of croton seeds is concerning enough that you should not use it without a clear medical reason and close supervision from a healthcare provider who knows your full health history.

If you're considering it, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first — do not use it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Ba Dou, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 617503348807
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234521
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ba Dou by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
617503348807
IngredientAmount% DV
Ba Dou (Croton tiglium) dried seed liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Croton tiglium

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

See for yourself

Ba Dou by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ba Dou by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Croton seeds and croton oil come from Croton tiglium, a plant historically used as a powerful purgative, but they are highly toxic and can be dangerou...

Ba Dou (Croton tiglium) dried seed liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ba Dou by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ba Dou. 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 Ba Dou, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ba Dou by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Ba Dou by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ba Dou. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ba Dou 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 croton safe to take by mouth?
No. Croton seeds are toxic and can cause severe poisoning, sometimes fatal. Symptoms include burning in the mouth, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, painful bowel movements, and collapse. This is a serious safety concern.
Can I use this product if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Croton is unsafe in pregnancy because it's a strong irritant and purgative that may harm the baby. It's also unsafe during breastfeeding because toxic compounds may pass into breast milk. Avoid completely during both.
What does croton do? Does it work?
We don't have effectiveness data on file for croton seeds. Historically it's been used as a strong purgative, but its toxicity and severe side effects make it a poor choice for any condition today.
Can croton oil be used on the skin?
Topically, croton seed oil can cause itching, burning, and blistering of the skin. It is not recommended for skin application.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind Ba Dou’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Ba Dou'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 2 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.

Croton Seeds 2 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.

See these in context on the Croton Seeds 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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