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Birch Bark Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Birch Bark Powder 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, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Bark Powder 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 powder. Birch has been used traditionally for joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), and dandruff, though the scientific evidence for these uses isn't established in our data.

The powder comes with no inactive fillers or other ingredients 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 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 powder is insufficient to rate it for joint pain, alopecia, or dandruff. That means we don't have reliable data showing it works for these purposes — not that it doesn't work, just that the research isn't there yet to make a claim.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence supports.

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 powder is generally well tolerated when taken in food-like amounts, but allergy and quality concerns warrant caution. Birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people.

A few cases of allergic contact dermatitis (a skin rash from touching birch bark extract, crushed leaves, or fresh sap) have been reported, with betulin — a compound in birch — identified as the likely culprit. Birch supplements are best avoided during pregnancy because there isn't enough safety data.

The same applies to breastfeeding — safety hasn't been established, so it's best to skip it while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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.

If you take diuretic drugs (water pills) like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, or spironolactone, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting birch powder — it may theoretically interfere with how well they work to manage your blood pressure or fluid levels.

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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 Powder may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional herbal remedies, but the evidence for it doesn't yet back its use for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff. If you take water pills (diuretics) for high blood pressure or fluid issues, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — it may interfere with how well they work.

Skip it during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and watch for any allergic skin reactions. Your own doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh whether this fits your health picture.

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 Jan 23, 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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435107109
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282019
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 Birch Bark Powder 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435107109
IngredientAmount% DV
Birch, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 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 Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Birch Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Birch, Powder

Interacts with
75 drugs
1000 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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Birch Bark Powder 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 Powder 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, Powder1 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 Powder, 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 Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Birch Bark Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Birch Bark Powder 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 Powder 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 birch powder help with my joint pain?
Birch has been used traditionally for joint pain, but we don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether it actually works for that. Talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense to try alongside your current treatment plan.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to birch pollen?
You should be cautious. Birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions, and if you already react to birch pollen, this powder may do the same. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Is birch powder safe while I'm breastfeeding?
Safety hasn't been established while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using any birch supplement during this time.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
The main concern is an allergic reaction or allergic skin rash from the birch itself, especially if you're sensitive. A case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from a birch bark extract cream. Stop using it and talk to your doctor if you develop a rash or other allergic signs.
Can I use this for dandruff?
Birch has traditionally been used for dandruff, but we don't have solid evidence that it works for this purpose. If you want to try it, your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's worth adding to your routine.

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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Bark Powder’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 Powder'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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