Birch Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Birch Leaf against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Birch Leaf is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Birch Leaf by TerraVita
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
TerraVita Birch Leaf contains one active ingredient: birch leaf glycerite liquid extract. The extract is suspended in glycerin, an inactive ingredient that serves as a carrier and preservative.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for birch leaf isn't established in our data. The product is marketed for joint pain, hair loss (alopecia), and dandruff, but we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for any of those uses.
If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Birch is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts, but allergy deserves attention. Birch and birch pollen can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people, and there's a case report of allergic contact dermatitis from a cream containing birch bark extract—the compound betulin was likely responsible.
Crushed birch leaves and fresh birch sap may also cause contact dermatitis. The safety data advises against birch supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since not enough information exists to know it's safe at those times.
If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take diuretic medications (water pills), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product—birch may theoretically interfere with how they work.
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 Leaf may appeal to you if you're exploring herbal options for joint pain, hair loss, or dandruff—though the evidence for it isn't established in our data. If you take diuretics (water pills), check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
If you have a known birch or birch pollen allergy, steer clear. Before you start, run it by your own doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.
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
General information
Key facts about Birch Leaf, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Birch Leaf by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free No flavor
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Keep away from children.
Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.
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Birch Leaf by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Birch Leaf by TerraVita
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with75 drugs
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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Birch Leaf by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita Birch Leaf is a single-ingredient liquid extract that has one documented interaction category.
Birch may theoretically interfere with diuretic therapy (water pills)—a minor interaction that could affect how these medications work. If you take a diuretic for blood pressure or fluid retention, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. That said, the absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist—we simply don't hold interaction data beyond what's listed here.
Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to double-check, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Check your own medications below · Editorial policy · How we use AI
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Birch Leaf interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Birch Leaf interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Benzthiazide interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionCaffeine, Potassium Salicylate, SalicylamideTrim-Elim
How Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Caffeine, Potassium Salicylate, Salicylamide interactionCandesartan Cilexetil, HydrochlorothiazideAtacand HCT
How Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Candesartan Cilexetil, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionCaptopril, HydrochlorothiazideAcezide, Capozide
How Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Captopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazideDiuril
How Chlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Chlorothiazide interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionChlorothiazide, ReserpineDiupres
How Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Chlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionChlorthalidoneHygroton, Thalitone
How Chlorthalidone interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Chlorthalidone interactionChlorthalidone, ClonidineClorpres, Combipres
How Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Chlorthalidone, Clonidine interactionCryptenamine, MethyclothiazideDiutensen
How Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Cryptenamine, Methyclothiazide interactionCyclothiazideAnhydron, Fluidil
How Cyclothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Cyclothiazide interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionEnalapril Maleate, HydrochlorothiazideVaseretic
How Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Birch Leaf — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Read the full Birch Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract + Enalapril Maleate, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Birch Leaf 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Birch Leaf, from the product label.
TerraVita
See all TerraVita products- Name
- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
Birch Leaf by TerraVita: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Birch Leaf’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Birch Leaf'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
- Lahti, A. and Hannuksela, M. Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves and sap. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(7):464-465. PubMed
- 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
- 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.
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