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Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and 'flushing' support, joint pain and arthritis, mild fluid retention (diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Birch Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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: birch bark extract, a concentrated form of birch bark in a 4:1 ratio. The capsule itself is made from gelatin and water, which are inactive ingredients that help deliver the extract.

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 Birch product and its label doesn't state a use — see Birch'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 birch bark in treating joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), and dandruff is insufficient to rate — meaning we don't have reliable data showing whether it works for these uses. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the studies aren't there yet to prove it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Birch

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.

Birch bark extract is generally well tolerated in amounts you'd get from food, though allergy and product-quality concerns warrant caution. Birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and a case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from topical birch bark extract cream.

The safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Birch

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Birch.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 75 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 any diuretic drugs (water pills) you take before starting this product — birch bark extract may interfere with how they work. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.

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The bottom line

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

Birch Bark by TerraVita may be worth trying if you're interested in herbal joint support and have no known birch pollen allergy — but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established. Check your diuretic medications on this page first, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or prone to allergies.

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 Apr 21, 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 Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435191870
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 21, 2023
DSLD ID 287732
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
064435191870
IngredientAmount% DV
Birch Bark Extract450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water

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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 Take 1 capsule, 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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Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Birch Bark Extract

Interacts with
75 drugs
450 mg per serving

Birch is a tree whose leaves, bark, and sap are used in traditional remedies, most often as a mild diuretic or for joint and urinary complaints. Solid...

Birch Bark Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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75 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 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.

Birch Bark Extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 Extract has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Who shouldn't take birch bark?
If you're allergic to birch pollen or have had allergic reactions to birch products in the past, skip this. It's also best avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Does this actually work for joint pain or hair loss?
The evidence doesn't establish whether birch bark works for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff. More research is needed.
What's in this besides birch?
The capsule itself contains gelatin and water — those are just the shell. The active ingredient is the birch bark extract.
Can birch extract cause a reaction?
Yes. Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions in some people. Topical birch products have also triggered allergic contact dermatitis in rare cases.

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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 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

Birch Bark 450 mg 4:1 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 4 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.

Birch 4 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
  3. Allam JP, Wuestenberg E, Wolf H, et al. Immunologic response and safety in birch pollen sublingual versus oral vestibule immunotherapy: a pilot study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(6):1757-9.e3. PubMed
  4. Meyer-Hoffert U, Brasch J. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by betulin-containing triterpene extract from the outer bark of birch (Betula alba). Contact Dermatitis. 2013;68(6):382-3.

See these in context on the Birch 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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